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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.91, 1,208.45 and 622.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.91, 1,208.45 and 622.85 is: 933.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.91 : 1,208.45 = 622.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.91/1,208.45 = 622.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.91x = 1,208.45 × 622.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.91x = 752,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,678.60/805.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.95

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