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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 935.22 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 935.22 and 538.14 is: 806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 935.22 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/935.22 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 935.22 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 503,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,279.29/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.80

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