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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.79, 1,273.93 and 674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.79, 1,273.93 and 674.63 is: 931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.79 : 1,273.93 = 674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.79/1,273.93 = 674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.79x = 1,273.93 × 674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.79x = 859,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,428.12/922.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.33

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