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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.19, 1,273.11 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.19, 1,273.11 and 624.48 is: 861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.19 : 1,273.11 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.19/1,273.11 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.19x = 1,273.11 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.19x = 795,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,031.73/923.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.18

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