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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,315.08 and 622.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,315.08 and 622.23 is: 858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,315.08 = 622.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,315.08 = 622.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,315.08 × 622.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 818,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,282.23/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.71

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