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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.91, 1,051.49 and 622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.91, 1,051.49 and 622.13 is: 857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.91 : 1,051.49 = 622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.91/1,051.49 = 622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.91x = 1,051.49 × 622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.91x = 654,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,159.77/762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.46

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