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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.60, 858.90 and 572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.60, 858.90 and 572.68 is: 790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.60 : 858.90 = 572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.60/858.90 = 572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.60x = 858.90 × 572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.60x = 491,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,874.85/622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.03

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