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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.11, 1,269.20 and 625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.11, 1,269.20 and 625.86 is: 862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.11 : 1,269.20 = 625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.11/1,269.20 = 625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.11x = 1,269.20 × 625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.11x = 794,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,341.51/921.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.37

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