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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.76, 1,369.02 and 623.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.76, 1,369.02 and 623.78 is: 934.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.76 : 1,369.02 = 623.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.76/1,369.02 = 623.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.76x = 1,369.02 × 623.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.76x = 853,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,970.72/913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.57

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