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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.17, 1,272.37 and 627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.17, 1,272.37 and 627.74 is: 866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.17 : 1,272.37 = 627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.17/1,272.37 = 627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.17x = 1,272.37 × 627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.17x = 798,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,717.54/922.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.13

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