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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.18, 1,271.17 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.18, 1,271.17 and 626.94 is: 864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.18 : 1,271.17 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.18/1,271.17 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.18x = 1,271.17 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.18x = 796,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,947.32/922.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.20

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