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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,272.64 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,272.64 and 627.96 is: 866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,272.64 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,272.64 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,272.64 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 799,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,167.01/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.02

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