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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.09, 1,379.70 and 627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.09, 1,379.70 and 627.60 is: 940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.09 : 1,379.70 = 627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.09/1,379.70 = 627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.09x = 1,379.70 × 627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.09x = 865,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,899.72/921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.08

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