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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,038 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,038 and 622.02 is: 859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.62 : 1,038 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.62/1,038 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.62x = 1,038 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.62x = 645,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,656.76/751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.02

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