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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.59, 1,272.38 and 628.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.59, 1,272.38 and 628.29 is: 866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.59 : 1,272.38 = 628.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.59/1,272.38 = 628.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.59x = 1,272.38 × 628.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.59x = 799,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,420.49/922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.50

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