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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.99, 1,128.20 and 622.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.99, 1,128.20 and 622.35 is: 856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.99 : 1,128.20 = 622.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.99/1,128.20 = 622.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.99x = 1,128.20 × 622.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.99x = 702,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,132.16/819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.27

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