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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.98, 1,051.93 and 622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.98, 1,051.93 and 622.96 is: 858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.98 : 1,051.93 = 622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.98/1,051.93 = 622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.98x = 1,051.93 × 622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.98x = 655,310.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,310.31/762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.88

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