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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 933.30 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 933.30 and 577.20 is: 865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 933.30 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/933.30 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 933.30 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 538,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,700.76/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.80

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