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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 934.23 and 585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 934.23 and 585.70 is: 876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 934.23 = 585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/934.23 = 585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 934.23 × 585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 547,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,178.51/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.75

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