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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.60, 1,267.32 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.60, 1,267.32 and 622.36 is: 859.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.60 : 1,267.32 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.60/1,267.32 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.60x = 1,267.32 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.60x = 788,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,729.28/917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.56

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