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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 937.55 and 623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 937.55 and 623.66 is: 859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 937.55 = 623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/937.55 = 623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 937.55 × 623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 584,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,716.34/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.67

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