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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,042.74 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,042.74 and 622.62 is: 860.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,042.74 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,042.74 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,042.74 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 649,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,230.78/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.00

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