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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.78, 1,266.90 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.78, 1,266.90 and 623.22 is: 860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.78 : 1,266.90 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.78/1,266.90 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.78x = 1,266.90 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.78x = 789,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,558.28/917.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.29

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