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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,263.96 and 621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,263.96 and 621.60 is: 857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,263.96 = 621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,263.96 = 621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,263.96 × 621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 785,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,677.54/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.31

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