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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,302.89 and 622.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,302.89 and 622.49 is: 932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,302.89 = 622.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,302.89 = 622.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,302.89 × 622.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 811,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,026.37/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.28

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