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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.29, 1,051.00 and 622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.29, 1,051.00 and 622.26 is: 857.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.29 : 1,051.00 = 622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.29/1,051.00 = 622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.29x = 1,051.00 × 622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.29x = 653,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,993.70/762.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.94

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