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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.46, 1,072.88 and 622.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.46, 1,072.88 and 622.22 is: 936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.46 : 1,072.88 = 622.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.46/1,072.88 = 622.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.46x = 1,072.88 × 622.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.46x = 667,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,567.39/712.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.99

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