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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,270.08 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,270.08 and 625.68 is: 863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,270.08 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,270.08 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,270.08 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 794,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,663.65/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.78

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