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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.50, 1,287.39 and 622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.50, 1,287.39 and 622.54 is: 859.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.50 : 1,287.39 = 622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.50/1,287.39 = 622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.50x = 1,287.39 × 622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.50x = 801,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,451.77/932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.47

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