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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,273.56 and 628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,273.56 and 628.68 is: 867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,273.56 = 628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,273.56 = 628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,273.56 × 628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 800,661.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,661.70/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.19

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