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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.97, 1,268.32 and 624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.97, 1,268.32 and 624.73 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.97 : 1,268.32 = 624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.97/1,268.32 = 624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.97x = 1,268.32 × 624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.97x = 792,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,348.09/919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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