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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.72, 1,267.74 and 640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.72, 1,267.74 and 640.27 is: 882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.72 : 1,267.74 = 640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.72/1,267.74 = 640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.72x = 1,267.74 × 640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.72x = 811,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,695.89/919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.55

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