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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,272.51 and 642.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,272.51 and 642.38 is: 886.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,272.51 = 642.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,272.51 = 642.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,272.51 × 642.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 817,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,428.61/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.62

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