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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 933.90 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 933.90 and 514.08 is: 771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 933.90 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/933.90 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 933.90 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 480,099.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,099.31/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.10

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