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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.89, 1,374.56 and 623.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.89, 1,374.56 and 623.57 is: 934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.89 : 1,374.56 = 623.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.89/1,374.56 = 623.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.89x = 1,374.56 × 623.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.89x = 857,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,124.97/916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.82

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