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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.44, 1,395.78 and 622.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.44, 1,395.78 and 622.23 is: 932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.44 : 1,395.78 = 622.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.44/1,395.78 = 622.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.44x = 1,395.78 × 622.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.44x = 868,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,496.19/931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.42

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