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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,385.10 and 626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,385.10 and 626.23 is: 939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,385.10 = 626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,385.10 = 626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,385.10 × 626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 867,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,392.90/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.35

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