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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.22, 861.79 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.22, 861.79 and 555.02 is: 766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.22 : 861.79 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.22/861.79 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.22x = 861.79 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.22x = 478,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,304.99/624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.25

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