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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 867.71 and 611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 867.71 and 611.91 is: 851.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 867.71 = 611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/867.71 = 611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 867.71 × 611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 530,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,961.96/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.19

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