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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.31, 1,052.48 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.31, 1,052.48 and 622.76 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.31 : 1,052.48 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.31/1,052.48 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.31x = 1,052.48 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.31x = 655,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,441.96/762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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