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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,267.56 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,267.56 and 624.72 is: 861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,267.56 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,267.56 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,267.56 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 791,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,870.08/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.14

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