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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.04, 857.88 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.04, 857.88 and 539.12 is: 743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.04 : 857.88 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.04/857.88 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.04x = 857.88 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.04x = 462,500.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,500.27/622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.52

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