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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 859.06 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 859.06 and 539.16 is: 744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 859.06 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/859.06 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 859.06 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 463,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,170.79/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.34

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