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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.71, 1,107.62 and 622.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.71, 1,107.62 and 622.29 is: 931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.71 : 1,107.62 = 622.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.71/1,107.62 = 622.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.71x = 1,107.62 × 622.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.71x = 689,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,264.23/739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.80

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