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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.90, 1,266.36 and 621.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.90, 1,266.36 and 621.65 is: 858.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.90 : 1,266.36 = 621.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.90/1,266.36 = 621.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.90x = 1,266.36 × 621.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.90x = 787,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,238.19/916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.59

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