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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.52, 1,299.78 and 623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.52, 1,299.78 and 623.56 is: 934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.52 : 1,299.78 = 623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.52/1,299.78 = 623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.52x = 1,299.78 × 623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.52x = 810,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,490.82/867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.26

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