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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.95, 935.40 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.95, 935.40 and 537.26 is: 806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.95 : 935.40 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.95/935.40 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.95x = 935.40 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.95x = 502,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,548.33/622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.72

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