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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.75, 1,263.33 and 622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.75, 1,263.33 and 622.94 is: 932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.75 : 1,263.33 = 622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.75/1,263.33 = 622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.75x = 1,263.33 × 622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.75x = 786,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,972.47/843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.71

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