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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.66, 1,277.82 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.66, 1,277.82 and 622.08 is: 932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.66 : 1,277.82 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.66/1,277.82 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.66x = 1,277.82 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.66x = 794,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,906.27/852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.27

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