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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.22, 1,437.98 and 622.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.22, 1,437.98 and 622.38 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.22 : 1,437.98 = 622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.22/1,437.98 = 622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.22x = 1,437.98 × 622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.22x = 894,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,974.02/1,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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