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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.27, 1,375.31 and 623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.27, 1,375.31 and 623.79 is: 936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.27 : 1,375.31 = 623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.27/1,375.31 = 623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.27x = 1,375.31 × 623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.27x = 857,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,904.62/916.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.30

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