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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.38, 1,049.29 and 622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.38, 1,049.29 and 622.21 is: 928.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.38 : 1,049.29 = 622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.38/1,049.29 = 622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.38x = 1,049.29 × 622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.38x = 652,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,876.19/703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.19

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