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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,273.22 and 628.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,273.22 and 628.10 is: 866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,273.22 = 628.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,273.22 = 628.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,273.22 × 628.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 799,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,709.48/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.09

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