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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.61, 1,368.79 and 623.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.61, 1,368.79 and 623.63 is: 934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.61 : 1,368.79 = 623.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.61/1,368.79 = 623.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.61x = 1,368.79 × 623.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.61x = 853,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,611.66/913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.33

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