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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.60, 1,162.44 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.60, 1,162.44 and 622.20 is: 857.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.60 : 1,162.44 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.60/1,162.44 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.60x = 1,162.44 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.60x = 723,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,270.17/843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.36

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