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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.28, 1,270.70 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.28, 1,270.70 and 626.02 is: 863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.28 : 1,270.70 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.28/1,270.70 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.28x = 1,270.70 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.28x = 795,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,483.61/921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.45

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