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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.20, 1,265.68 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.20, 1,265.68 and 622.40 is: 858.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.20 : 1,265.68 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.20/1,265.68 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.20x = 1,265.68 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.20x = 787,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,759.23/917.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.87

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