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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.72, 1,267.97 and 624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.72, 1,267.97 and 624.47 is: 860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.72 : 1,267.97 = 624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.72/1,267.97 = 624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.72x = 1,267.97 × 624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.72x = 791,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,815.16/919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.93

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