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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.38, 1,265.22 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.38, 1,265.22 and 622.08 is: 858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.38 : 1,265.22 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.38/1,265.22 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.38x = 1,265.22 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.38x = 787,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,068.06/916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.89

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