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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.17, 1,270.99 and 626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.17, 1,270.99 and 626.74 is: 864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.17 : 1,270.99 = 626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.17/1,270.99 = 626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.17x = 1,270.99 × 626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.17x = 796,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,577.88/921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.74

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