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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.43, 1,272.03 and 628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.43, 1,272.03 and 628.23 is: 867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.43 : 1,272.03 = 628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.43/1,272.03 = 628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.43x = 1,272.03 × 628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.43x = 799,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,129.04/921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.27

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