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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,293.33 and 622.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,293.33 and 622.81 is: 859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,293.33 = 622.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,293.33 = 622.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,293.33 × 622.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 805,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,498.86/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.64

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