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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.50, 1,373.65 and 422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.50, 1,373.65 and 422.23 is: 632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.50 : 1,373.65 = 422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.50/1,373.65 = 422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.50x = 1,373.65 × 422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.50x = 579,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,993.62/916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.84

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