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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.72, 1,270.73 and 626.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.72, 1,270.73 and 626.47 is: 863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.72 : 1,270.73 = 626.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.72/1,270.73 = 626.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.72x = 1,270.73 × 626.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.72x = 796,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,074.22/921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.68

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