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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.28, 1,272.08 and 627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.28, 1,272.08 and 627.02 is: 864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.28 : 1,272.08 = 627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.28/1,272.08 = 627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.28x = 1,272.08 × 627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.28x = 797,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,619.60/922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.83

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