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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.36, 1,373.99 and 624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.36, 1,373.99 and 624.22 is: 935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.36 : 1,373.99 = 624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.36/1,373.99 = 624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.36x = 1,373.99 × 624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.36x = 857,665.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,665.48/916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.95

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