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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.57, 859.26 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.57, 859.26 and 517.52 is: 714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.57 : 859.26 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.57/859.26 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.57x = 859.26 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.57x = 444,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,685.41/622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.27

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