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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.11, 983.70 and 622.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.11, 983.70 and 622.22 is: 934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.11 : 983.70 = 622.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.11/983.70 = 622.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.11x = 983.70 × 622.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.11x = 612,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,072.90/655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.31

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