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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.82, 860.54 and 540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.82, 860.54 and 540.78 is: 745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.82 : 860.54 = 540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.82/860.54 = 540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.82x = 860.54 × 540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.82x = 465,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,362.82/623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.99

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