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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.26, 1,298.22 and 622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.26, 1,298.22 and 622.26 is: 932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.26 : 1,298.22 = 622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.26/1,298.22 = 622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.26x = 1,298.22 × 622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.26x = 807,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,830.38/866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.55

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