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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.54, 858.36 and 567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.54, 858.36 and 567.06 is: 781.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.54 : 858.36 = 567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.54/858.36 = 567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.54x = 858.36 × 567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.54x = 486,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,741.62/622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.86

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