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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.50, 1,272.69 and 626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.50, 1,272.69 and 626.25 is: 864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.50 : 1,272.69 = 626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.50/1,272.69 = 626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.50x = 1,272.69 × 626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.50x = 797,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,022.11/921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.92

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