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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.16, 1,129.92 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.16, 1,129.92 and 622.24 is: 858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.16 : 1,129.92 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.16/1,129.92 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.16x = 1,129.92 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.16x = 703,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,081.42/819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.30

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