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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.97, 1,264.92 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.97, 1,264.92 and 622.32 is: 858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.97 : 1,264.92 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.97/1,264.92 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.97x = 1,264.92 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.97x = 787,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,185.01/916.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.47

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