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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 859.43 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 859.43 and 535.08 is: 737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 859.43 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/859.43 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 859.43 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 459,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,863.80/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.09

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