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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 930.39 and 553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 930.39 and 553.95 is: 826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 930.39 = 553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/930.39 = 553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 930.39 × 553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 515,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,389.54/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.10

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