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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.77, 1,507.68 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.77, 1,507.68 and 620.64 is: 856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.77 : 1,507.68 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.77/1,507.68 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.77x = 1,507.68 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.77x = 935,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,726.52/1,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.29

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