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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.68, 1,264.96 and 622.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.68, 1,264.96 and 622.43 is: 857.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.68 : 1,264.96 = 622.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.68/1,264.96 = 622.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.68x = 1,264.96 × 622.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.68x = 787,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,350.66/917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.98

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