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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 860.76 and 530.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 860.76 and 530.37 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 860.76 = 530.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/860.76 = 530.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 860.76 × 530.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 456,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,521.28/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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