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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,269.32 and 625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,269.32 and 625.99 is: 862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,269.32 = 625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,269.32 = 625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,269.32 × 625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 794,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,575.32/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.51

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