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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.94, 859.14 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.94, 859.14 and 529.94 is: 730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.94 : 859.14 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.94/859.14 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.94x = 859.14 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.94x = 455,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,292.65/622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.88

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