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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.04, 857.78 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.04, 857.78 and 533.82 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.04 : 857.78 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.04/857.78 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.04x = 857.78 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.04x = 457,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,900.12/622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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