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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.34, 1,264.94 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.34, 1,264.94 and 622.64 is: 858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.34 : 1,264.94 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.34/1,264.94 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.34x = 1,264.94 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.34x = 787,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,602.24/917.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.57

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