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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,270.61 and 622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,270.61 and 622.11 is: 858.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,270.61 = 622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,270.61 = 622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,270.61 × 622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 790,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,456.08/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.87

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