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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 933.60 and 514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 933.60 and 514.56 is: 771.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 933.60 = 514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/933.60 = 514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 933.60 × 514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 480,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,393.22/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.94

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