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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.77, 1,272.72 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.77, 1,272.72 and 627.54 is: 865.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.77 : 1,272.72 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.77/1,272.72 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.77x = 1,272.72 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.77x = 798,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,682.71/922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.53

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