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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,051.82 and 622.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,051.82 and 622.42 is: 858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,051.82 = 622.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,051.82 = 622.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,051.82 × 622.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 654,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,673.80/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.31

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