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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,128.78 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,128.78 and 622.08 is: 858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,128.78 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,128.78 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,128.78 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 702,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,191.46/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.89

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