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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.03, 1,012.53 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.03, 1,012.53 and 622.17 is: 933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.03 : 1,012.53 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.03/1,012.53 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.03x = 1,012.53 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.03x = 629,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,965.79/675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.24

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