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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.76, 1,508.20 and 620.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.76, 1,508.20 and 620.69 is: 856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.76 : 1,508.20 = 620.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.76/1,508.20 = 620.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.76x = 1,508.20 × 620.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.76x = 936,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,115.57/1,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.65

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