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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,270.68 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,270.68 and 624.80 is: 862.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,270.68 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,270.68 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,270.68 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 793,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,914.51/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.91

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