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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 934.58 and 572.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 934.58 and 572.87 is: 858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 934.58 = 572.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/934.58 = 572.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 934.58 × 572.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 535,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,389.60/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.14

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