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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.72, 1,266.64 and 623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.72, 1,266.64 and 623.30 is: 861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.72 : 1,266.64 = 623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.72/1,266.64 = 623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.72x = 1,266.64 × 623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.72x = 789,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,488.82/916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.21

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