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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.56, 934.20 and 501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.56, 934.20 and 501.60 is: 752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.56 : 934.20 = 501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.56/934.20 = 501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.56x = 934.20 × 501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.56x = 468,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,594.72/622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.69

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