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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,129.77 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,129.77 and 622.08 is: 858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,129.77 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,129.77 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,129.77 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 702,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,807.32/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.22

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