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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.78, 1,293.16 and 622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.78, 1,293.16 and 622.94 is: 859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.78 : 1,293.16 = 622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.78/1,293.16 = 622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.78x = 1,293.16 × 622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.78x = 805,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,561.09/937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.01

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