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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.74, 1,265.22 and 622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.74, 1,265.22 and 622.68 is: 859.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.74 : 1,265.22 = 622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.74/1,265.22 = 622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.74x = 1,265.22 × 622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.74x = 787,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,827.19/916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.38

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