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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,041.85 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,041.85 and 622.80 is: 860.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,041.85 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,041.85 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,041.85 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 648,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,864.18/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.54

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