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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,293.48 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,293.48 and 622.62 is: 859.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,293.48 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,293.48 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,293.48 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 805,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,346.52/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.26

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