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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.24, 1,272.90 and 627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.24, 1,272.90 and 627.63 is: 866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.24 : 1,272.90 = 627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.24/1,272.90 = 627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.24x = 1,272.90 × 627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.24x = 798,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,910.23/922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.27

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