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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,272.20 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,272.20 and 627.45 is: 865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,272.20 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,272.20 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,272.20 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 798,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,238.75/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.58

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