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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.92, 859.26 and 501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.92, 859.26 and 501.88 is: 691.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.92 : 859.26 = 501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.92/859.26 = 501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.92x = 859.26 × 501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.92x = 431,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,245.41/623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.19

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