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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.22, 1,293.56 and 622.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.22, 1,293.56 and 622.51 is: 859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.22 : 1,293.56 = 622.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.22/1,293.56 = 622.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.22x = 1,293.56 × 622.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.22x = 805,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,254.04/937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.19

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