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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.26, 1,438.29 and 622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.26, 1,438.29 and 622.91 is: 859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.26 : 1,438.29 = 622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.26/1,438.29 = 622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.26x = 1,438.29 × 622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.26x = 895,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,925.22/1,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.60

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