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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.16, 1,264.16 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.16, 1,264.16 and 622.32 is: 857.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.16 : 1,264.16 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.16/1,264.16 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.16x = 1,264.16 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.16x = 786,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,712.05/917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.77

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