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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.36, 1,272.96 and 642.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.36, 1,272.96 and 642.52 is: 886.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.36 : 1,272.96 = 642.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.36/1,272.96 = 642.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.36x = 1,272.96 × 642.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.36x = 817,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,902.26/922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.75

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