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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.31, 1,274.37 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.31, 1,274.37 and 629.28 is: 868.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.31 : 1,274.37 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.31/1,274.37 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.31x = 1,274.37 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.31x = 801,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,935.55/923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.54

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