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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.78, 1,127.58 and 622.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.78, 1,127.58 and 622.46 is: 932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.78 : 1,127.58 = 622.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.78/1,127.58 = 622.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.78x = 1,127.58 × 622.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.78x = 701,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,873.45/752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.38

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