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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 860.94 and 553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 860.94 and 553.72 is: 765.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 860.94 = 553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/860.94 = 553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 860.94 × 553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 476,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,719.70/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.79

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