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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.29, 933.84 and 561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.29, 933.84 and 561.54 is: 842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.29 : 933.84 = 561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.29/933.84 = 561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.29x = 933.84 × 561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.29x = 524,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,388.51/622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.68

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