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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,273.30 and 628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,273.30 and 628.72 is: 868.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,273.30 = 628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,273.30 = 628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,273.30 × 628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 800,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,544.42/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.14

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