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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 857.79 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 857.79 and 529.03 is: 729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 857.79 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/857.79 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 857.79 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 453,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,797.72/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.60

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