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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.66, 1,515.56 and 622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.66, 1,515.56 and 622.91 is: 932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.66 : 1,515.56 = 622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.66/1,515.56 = 622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.66x = 1,515.56 × 622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.66x = 944,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,046.79/1,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.25

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