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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.50, 1,292.89 and 622.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.50, 1,292.89 and 622.19 is: 858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.50 : 1,292.89 = 622.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.50/1,292.89 = 622.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.50x = 1,292.89 × 622.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.50x = 804,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,423.23/936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.97

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