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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.19, 1,369.65 and 624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.19, 1,369.65 and 624.21 is: 935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.19 : 1,369.65 = 624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.19/1,369.65 = 624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.19x = 1,369.65 × 624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.19x = 854,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,949.23/914.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.20

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