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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.69, 1,323.89 and 623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.69, 1,323.89 and 623.17 is: 860.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.69 : 1,323.89 = 623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.69/1,323.89 = 623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.69x = 1,323.89 × 623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.69x = 825,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,008.53/958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.56

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