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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 856.77 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 856.77 and 591.54 is: 814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 856.77 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/856.77 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 856.77 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 506,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,813.73/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.39

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