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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 856.50 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 856.50 and 547.22 is: 754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 856.50 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/856.50 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 856.50 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 468,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,693.93/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.28

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