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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 887.52 and 623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 887.52 and 623.18 is: 853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 887.52 = 623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/887.52 = 623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 887.52 × 623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 553,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,084.71/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.74

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