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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.78, 1,264.59 and 622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.78, 1,264.59 and 622.14 is: 859.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.78 : 1,264.59 = 622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.78/1,264.59 = 622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.78x = 1,264.59 × 622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.78x = 786,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,752.02/915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.11

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