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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.66, 1,277.70 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.66, 1,277.70 and 622.02 is: 932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.66 : 1,277.70 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.66/1,277.70 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.66x = 1,277.70 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.66x = 794,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,754.95/852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.09

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