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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,367.55 and 620.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,367.55 and 620.23 is: 928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,367.55 = 620.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,367.55 = 620.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,367.55 × 620.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 848,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,195.54/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.51

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