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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.13, 1,271.97 and 627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.13, 1,271.97 and 627.10 is: 865.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.13 : 1,271.97 = 627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.13/1,271.97 = 627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.13x = 1,271.97 × 627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.13x = 797,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,652.39/921.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.95

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