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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.08, 987.52 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.08, 987.52 and 622.76 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.08 : 987.52 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.08/987.52 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.08x = 987.52 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.08x = 614,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,987.96/716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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