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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 859.41 and 529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 859.41 and 529.79 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 859.41 = 529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/859.41 = 529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 859.41 × 529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 455,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,302.53/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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