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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.77, 1,048.62 and 622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.77, 1,048.62 and 622.88 is: 933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.77 : 1,048.62 = 622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.77/1,048.62 = 622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.77x = 1,048.62 × 622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.77x = 653,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,165.45/699.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.40

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