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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,266.12 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,266.12 and 622.20 is: 859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,266.12 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,266.12 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,266.12 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 787,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,779.86/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.05

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