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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.22, 956.70 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.22, 956.70 and 622.86 is: 927.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.22 : 956.70 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.22/956.70 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.22x = 956.70 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.22x = 595,890.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,890.16/642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.86

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