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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.25, 1,297.47 and 622.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.25, 1,297.47 and 622.05 is: 931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.25 : 1,297.47 = 622.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.25/1,297.47 = 622.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.25x = 1,297.47 × 622.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.25x = 807,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,091.21/866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.71

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