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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,284.48 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,284.48 and 622.08 is: 857.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,284.48 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,284.48 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,284.48 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 799,049.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,049.32/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.20

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