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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.58, 1,087.23 and 623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.58, 1,087.23 and 623.26 is: 858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.58 : 1,087.23 = 623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.58/1,087.23 = 623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.58x = 1,087.23 × 623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.58x = 677,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,626.97/789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.21

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