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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.31, 1,114.57 and 622.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.31, 1,114.57 and 622.27 is: 931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.31 : 1,114.57 = 622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.31/1,114.57 = 622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.31x = 1,114.57 × 622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.31x = 693,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,563.47/744.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.82

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