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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.26, 1,301.70 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.26, 1,301.70 and 622.64 is: 934.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.26 : 1,301.70 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.26/1,301.70 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.26x = 1,301.70 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.26x = 810,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,490.49/867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.54

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