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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.26, 1,266.86 and 622.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.26, 1,266.86 and 622.01 is: 859.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.26 : 1,266.86 = 622.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.26/1,266.86 = 622.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.26x = 1,266.86 × 622.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.26x = 788,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,004.31/917.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.09

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