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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.41, 1,052.61 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.41, 1,052.61 and 622.86 is: 859.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.41 : 1,052.61 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.41/1,052.61 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.41x = 1,052.61 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.41x = 655,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,622.38/762.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.94

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