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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.40, 1,227.33 and 622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.40, 1,227.33 and 622.21 is: 931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.40 : 1,227.33 = 622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.40/1,227.33 = 622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.40x = 1,227.33 × 622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.40x = 763,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,657.00/819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.97

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