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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.42, 932.82 and 557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.42, 932.82 and 557.02 is: 834.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.42 : 932.82 = 557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.42/932.82 = 557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.42x = 932.82 × 557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.42x = 519,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,599.40/622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.81

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