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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.78, 933.08 and 525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.78, 933.08 and 525.17 is: 786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.78 : 933.08 = 525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.78/933.08 = 525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.78x = 933.08 × 525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.78x = 490,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,025.33/622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.84

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