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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 927.50 and 577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 927.50 and 577.36 is: 860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 927.50 = 577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/927.50 = 577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 927.50 × 577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 535,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,501.40/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.93

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