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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.18, 1,051.48 and 622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.18, 1,051.48 and 622.28 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.18 : 1,051.48 = 622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.18/1,051.48 = 622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.18x = 1,051.48 × 622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.18x = 654,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,314.97/700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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