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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,271.04 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,271.04 and 626.08 is: 864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,271.04 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,271.04 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,271.04 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 795,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,772.72/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.67

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