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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,270.29 and 622.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,270.29 and 622.73 is: 858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,270.29 = 622.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,270.29 = 622.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,270.29 × 622.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 791,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,041.34/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.36

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