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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.36, 1,129.52 and 622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.36, 1,129.52 and 622.53 is: 858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.36 : 1,129.52 = 622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.36/1,129.52 = 622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.36x = 1,129.52 × 622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.36x = 703,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,160.09/819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.18

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