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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.81, 1,396.38 and 622.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.81, 1,396.38 and 622.18 is: 931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.81 : 1,396.38 = 622.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.81/1,396.38 = 622.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.81x = 1,396.38 × 622.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.81x = 868,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,796.22/932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.37

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