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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.25, 1,267.95 and 624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.25, 1,267.95 and 624.99 is: 861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.25 : 1,267.95 = 624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.25/1,267.95 = 624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.25x = 1,267.95 × 624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.25x = 792,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,456.07/920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.13

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