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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 968.34 and 622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 968.34 and 622.12 is: 857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 968.34 = 622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/968.34 = 622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 968.34 × 622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 602,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,423.68/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.44

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