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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.73, 1,273.87 and 624.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.73, 1,273.87 and 624.19 is: 861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.73 : 1,273.87 = 624.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.73/1,273.87 = 624.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.73x = 1,273.87 × 624.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.73x = 795,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,136.92/922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.72

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