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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.02, 1,270.37 and 625.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.02, 1,270.37 and 625.78 is: 863.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.02 : 1,270.37 = 625.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.02/1,270.37 = 625.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.02x = 1,270.37 × 625.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.02x = 794,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,962.66/921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.13

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