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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.25, 1,265.45 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.25, 1,265.45 and 621 is: 857.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.25 : 1,265.45 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.25/1,265.45 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.25x = 1,265.45 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.25x = 785,841.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,841.35/916.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.68

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