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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.31, 1,272.69 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.31, 1,272.69 and 628.08 is: 865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.31 : 1,272.69 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.31/1,272.69 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.31x = 1,272.69 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.31x = 799,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,351.14/923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.75

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