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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.67, 1,264.05 and 637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.67, 1,264.05 and 637.22 is: 878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.67 : 1,264.05 = 637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.67/1,264.05 = 637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.67x = 1,264.05 × 637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.67x = 805,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,477.94/916.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.70

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