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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,052.26 and 622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,052.26 and 622.96 is: 858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,052.26 = 622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,052.26 = 622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,052.26 × 622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 655,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,511.70/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.95

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