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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,138.14 and 622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,138.14 and 622.28 is: 933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,138.14 = 622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,138.14 = 622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,138.14 × 622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 708,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,241.76/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.62

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