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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 858.12 and 556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 858.12 and 556.04 is: 767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 858.12 = 556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/858.12 = 556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 858.12 × 556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 477,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,149.04/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.54

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