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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.98, 1,030.46 and 622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.98, 1,030.46 and 622.06 is: 859.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.98 : 1,030.46 = 622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.98/1,030.46 = 622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.98x = 1,030.46 × 622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.98x = 641,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,007.95/745.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.28

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