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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 858.85 and 552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 858.85 and 552.83 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 858.85 = 552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/858.85 = 552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 858.85 × 552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 474,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,795.48/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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