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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.13, 1,278.48 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.13, 1,278.48 and 627.75 is: 866.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.13 : 1,278.48 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.13/1,278.48 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.13x = 1,278.48 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.13x = 802,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,568.17/926.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.58

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