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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.27, 996.18 and 622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.27, 996.18 and 622.87 is: 859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.27 : 996.18 = 622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.27/996.18 = 622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.27x = 996.18 × 622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.27x = 620,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,490.64/722.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.08

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