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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 939.65 and 543.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 939.65 and 543.77 is: 818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 939.65 = 543.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/939.65 = 543.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 939.65 × 543.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 510,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,953.48/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.89

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