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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 937.71 and 566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 937.71 and 566.37 is: 852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 937.71 = 566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/937.71 = 566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 937.71 × 566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 531,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,090.81/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.62

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