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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.00, 1,270.62 and 624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.00, 1,270.62 and 624.75 is: 862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.00 : 1,270.62 = 624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.00/1,270.62 = 624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.00x = 1,270.62 × 624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.00x = 793,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,819.85/920.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.85

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