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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.69, 1,271.01 and 627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.69, 1,271.01 and 627.50 is: 866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.69 : 1,271.01 = 627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.69/1,271.01 = 627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.69x = 1,271.01 × 627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.69x = 797,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,561.95/920.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.26

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