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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 859.76 and 530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 859.76 and 530.02 is: 732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 859.76 = 530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/859.76 = 530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 859.76 × 530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 455,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,690.00/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.24

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