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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.75, 1,273.11 and 626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.75, 1,273.11 and 626.52 is: 865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.75 : 1,273.11 = 626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.75/1,273.11 = 626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.75x = 1,273.11 × 626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.75x = 797,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,628.88/921.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.34

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