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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,271.52 and 626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,271.52 and 626.63 is: 864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,271.52 = 626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,271.52 = 626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,271.52 × 626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 796,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,766.22/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.88

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