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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.22, 853.26 and 521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.22, 853.26 and 521.22 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.22 : 853.26 = 521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.22/853.26 = 521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.22x = 853.26 × 521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.22x = 444,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,736.18/619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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