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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,279.77 and 622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,279.77 and 622.14 is: 933.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,279.77 = 622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,279.77 = 622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,279.77 × 622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 796,196.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,196.11/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.39

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