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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.70, 1,375.92 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.70, 1,375.92 and 624.20 is: 936.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.70 : 1,375.92 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.70/1,375.92 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.70x = 1,375.92 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.70x = 858,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,842.38/916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.89

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