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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 858.12 and 563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 858.12 and 563.94 is: 775.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 858.12 = 563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/858.12 = 563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 858.12 × 563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 483,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,928.19/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.43

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