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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.30, 1,298.23 and 622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.30, 1,298.23 and 622.28 is: 932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.30 : 1,298.23 = 622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.30/1,298.23 = 622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.30x = 1,298.23 × 622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.30x = 807,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,864.25/866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.55

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