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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.21, 1,271.61 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.21, 1,271.61 and 627.99 is: 866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.21 : 1,271.61 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.21/1,271.61 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.21x = 1,271.61 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.21x = 798,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,558.36/921.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.86

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