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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,137.42 and 622.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,137.42 and 622.18 is: 932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,137.42 = 622.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,137.42 = 622.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,137.42 × 622.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 707,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,679.98/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.56

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