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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.22, 1,293.56 and 622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.22, 1,293.56 and 622.50 is: 859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.22 : 1,293.56 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.22/1,293.56 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.22x = 1,293.56 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.22x = 805,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,241.10/937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.18

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