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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.61, 1,294.10 and 622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.61, 1,294.10 and 622.89 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.61 : 1,294.10 = 622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.61/1,294.10 = 622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.61x = 1,294.10 × 622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.61x = 806,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,078.83/937.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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