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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 932.48 and 561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 932.48 and 561.60 is: 841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 932.48 = 561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/932.48 = 561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 932.48 × 561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 523,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,680.77/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.39

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