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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.09, 857.96 and 529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.09, 857.96 and 529.14 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.09 : 857.96 = 529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.09/857.96 = 529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.09x = 857.96 × 529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.09x = 453,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,974.02/622.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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