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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 934.47 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 934.47 and 572.27 is: 858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 934.47 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/934.47 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 934.47 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 534,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,764.47/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.52

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