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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 987.72 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 987.72 and 622.64 is: 858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 987.72 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/987.72 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 987.72 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 614,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,993.98/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.64

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