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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,148.58 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,148.58 and 622.44 is: 933.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,148.58 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,148.58 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,148.58 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 714,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,922.14/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.22

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