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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,274.28 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,274.28 and 628.08 is: 867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,274.28 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,274.28 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,274.28 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 800,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,349.78/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.19

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