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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 887.64 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 887.64 and 622.20 is: 859.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 887.64 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/887.64 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 887.64 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 552,289.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,289.61/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.14

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