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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.21, 1,264.71 and 622.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.21, 1,264.71 and 622.99 is: 859.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.21 : 1,264.71 = 622.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.21/1,264.71 = 622.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.21x = 1,264.71 × 622.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.21x = 787,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,901.68/916.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.96

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