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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.76, 1,401.08 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.76, 1,401.08 and 622.64 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.76 : 1,401.08 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.76/1,401.08 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.76x = 1,401.08 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.76x = 872,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,368.45/1,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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