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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.78, 955.17 and 622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.78, 955.17 and 622.26 is: 856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.78 : 955.17 = 622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.78/955.17 = 622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.78x = 955.17 × 622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.78x = 594,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,364.08/693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.70

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