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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.08, 1,021.56 and 623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.08, 1,021.56 and 623 is: 858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.08 : 1,021.56 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.08/1,021.56 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.08x = 1,021.56 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.08x = 636,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,431.88/741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.79

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