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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,379.07 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,379.07 and 627.73 is: 939.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,379.07 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,379.07 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,379.07 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 865,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,680.16/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.48

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