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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 937.54 and 583.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 937.54 and 583.25 is: 876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 937.54 = 583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/937.54 = 583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 937.54 × 583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 546,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,820.21/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.48

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