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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,276.93 and 627.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,276.93 and 627.23 is: 864.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,276.93 = 627.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,276.93 = 627.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,276.93 × 627.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 800,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,928.80/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.99

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