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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.34, 1,437.64 and 622.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.34, 1,437.64 and 622.66 is: 858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.34 : 1,437.64 = 622.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.34/1,437.64 = 622.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.34x = 1,437.64 × 622.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.34x = 895,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,160.92/1,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.80

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