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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,273.91 and 624.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,273.91 and 624.79 is: 861.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,273.91 = 624.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,273.91 = 624.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,273.91 × 624.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 795,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,928.21/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.92

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