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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.93, 1,265.73 and 622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.93, 1,265.73 and 622.69 is: 858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.93 : 1,265.73 = 622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.93/1,265.73 = 622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.93x = 1,265.73 × 622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.93x = 788,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,151.91/917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.62

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