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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,267.26 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,267.26 and 624.50 is: 860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,267.26 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,267.26 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,267.26 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 791,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,403.87/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.46

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