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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,115.38 and 622.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,115.38 and 622.09 is: 932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,115.38 = 622.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,115.38 = 622.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,115.38 × 622.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 693,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,868.92/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.37

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