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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.75, 1,430.72 and 622.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.75, 1,430.72 and 622.75 is: 859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.75 : 1,430.72 = 622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.75/1,430.72 = 622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.75x = 1,430.72 × 622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.75x = 890,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,980.88/1,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.40

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