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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 994.68 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 994.68 and 623.94 is: 859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 994.68 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/994.68 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 994.68 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 620,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,620.64/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.32

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