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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.68, 934.38 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.68, 934.38 and 517.38 is: 776.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.68 : 934.38 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.68/934.38 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.68x = 934.38 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.68x = 483,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,429.52/622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.37

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