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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.22, 1,272.80 and 627.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.22, 1,272.80 and 627.97 is: 865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.22 : 1,272.80 = 627.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.22/1,272.80 = 627.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.22x = 1,272.80 × 627.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.22x = 799,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,280.22/923.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.75

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