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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.02, 1,271.74 and 626.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.02, 1,271.74 and 626.78 is: 864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.02 : 1,271.74 = 626.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.02/1,271.74 = 626.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.02x = 1,271.74 × 626.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.02x = 797,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,101.20/922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.52

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