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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.43, 1,270.13 and 626.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.43, 1,270.13 and 626.19 is: 863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.43 : 1,270.13 = 626.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.43/1,270.13 = 626.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.43x = 1,270.13 × 626.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.43x = 795,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,342.70/921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.16

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