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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.61, 1,052.80 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.61, 1,052.80 and 623.58 is: 859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.61 : 1,052.80 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.61/1,052.80 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.61x = 1,052.80 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.61x = 656,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,505.02/763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.74

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