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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.55, 1,273.32 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.55, 1,273.32 and 628.52 is: 867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.55 : 1,273.32 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.55/1,273.32 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.55x = 1,273.32 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.55x = 800,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,300.72/922.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.49

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