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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.81, 1,225.86 and 622.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.81, 1,225.86 and 622.27 is: 932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.81 : 1,225.86 = 622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.81/1,225.86 = 622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.81x = 1,225.86 × 622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.81x = 762,815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,815.90/817.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.75

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