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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.76, 1,445.77 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.76, 1,445.77 and 622.32 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.76 : 1,445.77 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.76/1,445.77 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.76x = 1,445.77 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.76x = 899,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,734.79/1,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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