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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.97, 936.27 and 577.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.97, 936.27 and 577.71 is: 868.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.97 : 936.27 = 577.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.97/936.27 = 577.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.97x = 936.27 × 577.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.97x = 540,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,892.54/622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.26

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