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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.18, 1,269.79 and 625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.18, 1,269.79 and 625.94 is: 862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.18 : 1,269.79 = 625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.18/1,269.79 = 625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.18x = 1,269.79 × 625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.18x = 794,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,804.44/921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.81

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