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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922, 1,273.38 and 626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922, 1,273.38 and 626.74 is: 865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922 : 1,273.38 = 626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922/1,273.38 = 626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922x = 1,273.38 × 626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922x = 798,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,078.18/922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.59

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