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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.97, 1,270.89 and 625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.97, 1,270.89 and 625.86 is: 863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.97 : 1,270.89 = 625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.97/1,270.89 = 625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.97x = 1,270.89 × 625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.97x = 795,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,399.22/920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.65

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