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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.30, 1,371.45 and 622.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.30, 1,371.45 and 622.70 is: 934.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.30 : 1,371.45 = 622.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.30/1,371.45 = 622.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.30x = 1,371.45 × 622.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.30x = 854,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,001.92/914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.05

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