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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.50, 858.06 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.50, 858.06 and 575.88 is: 793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.50 : 858.06 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.50/858.06 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.50x = 858.06 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.50x = 494,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,139.59/622.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.80

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