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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 978.57 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 978.57 and 622.44 is: 856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 978.57 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/978.57 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 978.57 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 609,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,101.11/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.25

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