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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 859.72 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 859.72 and 553.52 is: 764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 859.72 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/859.72 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 859.72 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 475,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,866.53/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.18

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