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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,322.51 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,322.51 and 622.17 is: 859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,322.51 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,322.51 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,322.51 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 822,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,826.05/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.18

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