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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.68, 1,267.72 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.68, 1,267.72 and 624.43 is: 860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.68 : 1,267.72 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.68/1,267.72 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.68x = 1,267.72 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.68x = 791,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,602.40/919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.74

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