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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.38, 1,465.94 and 620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.38, 1,465.94 and 620.34 is: 855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.38 : 1,465.94 = 620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.38/1,465.94 = 620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.38x = 1,465.94 × 620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.38x = 909,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,381.22/1,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.98

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