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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.59, 1,372.67 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.59, 1,372.67 and 622.32 is: 933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.59 : 1,372.67 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.59/1,372.67 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.59x = 1,372.67 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.59x = 854,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,236.88/915.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.00

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