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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 860.90 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 860.90 and 391.11 is: 539.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 860.90 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/860.90 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 860.90 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 336,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,704.64/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.64

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