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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.43, 1,274.10 and 624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.43, 1,274.10 and 624.84 is: 862.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.43 : 1,274.10 = 624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.43/1,274.10 = 624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.43x = 1,274.10 × 624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.43x = 796,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,108.64/923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.12

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