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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,271.33 and 627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,271.33 and 627.06 is: 864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,271.33 = 627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,271.33 = 627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,271.33 × 627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 797,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,200.19/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.34

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