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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 985.16 and 622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 985.16 and 622.52 is: 856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 985.16 = 622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/985.16 = 622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 985.16 × 622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 613,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,281.80/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.51

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