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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.19, 862.89 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.19, 862.89 and 600.32 is: 832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.19 : 862.89 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.19/862.89 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.19x = 862.89 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.19x = 518,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,005.81/622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.56

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