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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 935.70 and 580.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 935.70 and 580.06 is: 870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 935.70 = 580.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/935.70 = 580.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 935.70 × 580.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 542,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,762.14/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.09

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