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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 1,052.46 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 1,052.46 and 622.17 is: 932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 1,052.46 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/1,052.46 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 1,052.46 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 654,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,809.04/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.30

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