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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,298.88 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,298.88 and 622.08 is: 933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,298.88 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,298.88 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,298.88 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 808,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,007.27/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.64

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