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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,270.04 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,270.04 and 625.98 is: 863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,270.04 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,270.04 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,270.04 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 795,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,016.51/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.00

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