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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.88, 1,293.56 and 622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.88, 1,293.56 and 622.58 is: 858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.88 : 1,293.56 = 622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.88/1,293.56 = 622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.88x = 1,293.56 × 622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.88x = 805,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,344.58/937.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.69

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