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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.22, 1,027.12 and 619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.22, 1,027.12 and 619.66 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.22 : 1,027.12 = 619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.22/1,027.12 = 619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.22x = 1,027.12 × 619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.22x = 636,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,465.18/744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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