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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.44, 1,317.24 and 622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.44, 1,317.24 and 622.16 is: 931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.44 : 1,317.24 = 622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.44/1,317.24 = 622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.44x = 1,317.24 × 622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.44x = 819,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,534.04/879.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.88

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