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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,294.13 and 622.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,294.13 and 622.45 is: 859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,294.13 = 622.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,294.13 = 622.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,294.13 × 622.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 805,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,531.22/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.02

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