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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.75, 1,260.05 and 622.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.75, 1,260.05 and 622.59 is: 933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.75 : 1,260.05 = 622.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.75/1,260.05 = 622.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.75x = 1,260.05 × 622.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.75x = 784,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,491.42/840.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.09

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