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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 858.05 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 858.05 and 534.08 is: 735.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 858.05 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/858.05 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 858.05 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 458,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,267.34/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.71

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