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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.51, 1,270.22 and 627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.51, 1,270.22 and 627.21 is: 864.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.51 : 1,270.22 = 627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.51/1,270.22 = 627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.51x = 1,270.22 × 627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.51x = 796,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,691.55/921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.55

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