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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.71, 1,273.01 and 627.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.71, 1,273.01 and 627.51 is: 865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.71 : 1,273.01 = 627.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.71/1,273.01 = 627.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.71x = 1,273.01 × 627.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.71x = 798,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,823.37/922.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.74

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