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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 860.52 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 860.52 and 530.94 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 860.52 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/860.52 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 860.52 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 456,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,884.49/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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