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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.28, 1,269.90 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.28, 1,269.90 and 625.80 is: 863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.28 : 1,269.90 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.28/1,269.90 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.28x = 1,269.90 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.28x = 794,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,703.42/920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.55

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