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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 862.01 and 542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 862.01 and 542.22 is: 749.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 862.01 = 542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/862.01 = 542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 862.01 × 542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 467,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,399.06/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.00

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