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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 859.96 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 859.96 and 603.60 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 859.96 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/859.96 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 859.96 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 519,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,071.86/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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