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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.79, 996.84 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.79, 996.84 and 622.62 is: 858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.79 : 996.84 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.79/996.84 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.79x = 996.84 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.79x = 620,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,652.52/722.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.69

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