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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.70, 1,298.83 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.70, 1,298.83 and 622.02 is: 933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.70 : 1,298.83 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.70/1,298.83 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.70x = 1,298.83 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.70x = 807,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,898.24/865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.23

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