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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.76, 865.37 and 616.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.76, 865.37 and 616.02 is: 856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.76 : 865.37 = 616.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.76/865.37 = 616.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.76x = 865.37 × 616.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.76x = 533,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,085.23/622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.00

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