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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,287.81 and 622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,287.81 and 622.50 is: 859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,287.81 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,287.81 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,287.81 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 801,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,661.73/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.23

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