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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.91, 859.07 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.91, 859.07 and 511.74 is: 705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.91 : 859.07 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.91/859.07 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.91x = 859.07 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.91x = 439,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,621.76/622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.75

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