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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 937.06 and 575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 937.06 and 575.14 is: 863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 937.06 = 575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/937.06 = 575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 937.06 × 575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 538,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,940.69/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.71

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