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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.23, 1,272.13 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.23, 1,272.13 and 627.99 is: 865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.23 : 1,272.13 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.23/1,272.13 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.23x = 1,272.13 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.23x = 798,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,884.92/923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.32

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