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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.22, 859.25 and 554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.22, 859.25 and 554.15 is: 762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.22 : 859.25 = 554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.22/859.25 = 554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.22x = 859.25 × 554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.22x = 476,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,156.92/624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.81

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