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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,270.68 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,270.68 and 624.76 is: 862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,270.68 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,270.68 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,270.68 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 793,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,870.04/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.90

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