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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,226.10 and 622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,226.10 and 622.56 is: 934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,226.10 = 622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,226.10 = 622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,226.10 × 622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 763,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,320.82/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.34

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