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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.90, 1,271.52 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.90, 1,271.52 and 626.06 is: 864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.90 : 1,271.52 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.90/1,271.52 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.90x = 1,271.52 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.90x = 796,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,047.81/920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.42

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