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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 926.34 and 622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 926.34 and 622.04 is: 857.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 926.34 = 622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/926.34 = 622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 926.34 × 622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 576,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,220.53/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.83

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