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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.34, 1,041.40 and 622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.34, 1,041.40 and 622.10 is: 857.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.34 : 1,041.40 = 622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.34/1,041.40 = 622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.34x = 1,041.40 × 622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.34x = 647,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,854.94/755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.70

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