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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.66, 1,274.31 and 623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.66, 1,274.31 and 623.39 is: 860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.66 : 1,274.31 = 623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.66/1,274.31 = 623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.66x = 1,274.31 × 623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.66x = 794,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,390.26/922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.98

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