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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.42, 1,175.10 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.42, 1,175.10 and 622.20 is: 933.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.42 : 1,175.10 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.42/1,175.10 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.42x = 1,175.10 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.42x = 731,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,147.22/783.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.28

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