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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.72, 1,011.92 and 622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.72, 1,011.92 and 622.26 is: 931.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.72 : 1,011.92 = 622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.72/1,011.92 = 622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.72x = 1,011.92 × 622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.72x = 629,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,677.34/675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.86

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