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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,273.93 and 643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,273.93 and 643.24 is: 887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,273.93 = 643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,273.93 = 643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,273.93 × 643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 819,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,442.73/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.50

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