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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.52, 1,272.48 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.52, 1,272.48 and 627.48 is: 866.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.52 : 1,272.48 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.52/1,272.48 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.52x = 1,272.48 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.52x = 798,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,455.75/921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.46

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