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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.48, 1,270.16 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.48, 1,270.16 and 626.12 is: 863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.48 : 1,270.16 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.48/1,270.16 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.48x = 1,270.16 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.48x = 795,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,272.58/920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.98

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