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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.38, 859.26 and 549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.38, 859.26 and 549.22 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.38 : 859.26 = 549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.38/859.26 = 549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.38x = 859.26 × 549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.38x = 471,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,922.78/623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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