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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932, 1,286.70 and 622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932, 1,286.70 and 622.04 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932 : 1,286.70 = 622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932/1,286.70 = 622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932x = 1,286.70 × 622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932x = 800,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,378.87/932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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