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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,139.76 and 622.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,139.76 and 622.22 is: 935.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,139.76 = 622.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,139.76 = 622.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,139.76 × 622.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 709,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,175.77/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.39

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