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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,041.16 and 622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,041.16 and 622.30 is: 859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,041.16 = 622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,041.16 = 622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,041.16 × 622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 647,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,913.87/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.85

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