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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.47, 1,264.64 and 622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.47, 1,264.64 and 622.13 is: 858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.47 : 1,264.64 = 622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.47/1,264.64 = 622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.47x = 1,264.64 × 622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.47x = 786,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,761.05/916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.47

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