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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.97, 1,272.27 and 626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.97, 1,272.27 and 626.86 is: 865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.97 : 1,272.27 = 626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.97/1,272.27 = 626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.97x = 1,272.27 × 626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.97x = 797,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,535.17/921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.03

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