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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.92, 859.99 and 553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.92, 859.99 and 553.72 is: 764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.92 : 859.99 = 553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.92/859.99 = 553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.92x = 859.99 × 553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.92x = 476,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,197.96/622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.47

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