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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 935.04 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 935.04 and 537 is: 806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 935.04 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/935.04 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 935.04 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 502,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,116.48/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.33

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