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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.27, 1,270.65 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.27, 1,270.65 and 626.04 is: 863.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.27 : 1,270.65 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.27/1,270.65 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.27x = 1,270.65 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.27x = 795,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,477.73/921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.46

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