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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.35, 1,381.23 and 627.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.35, 1,381.23 and 627.23 is: 941.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.35 : 1,381.23 = 627.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.35/1,381.23 = 627.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.35x = 1,381.23 × 627.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.35x = 866,348.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,348.89/920.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.33

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