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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,273.90 and 644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,273.90 and 644.32 is: 888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,273.90 = 644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,273.90 = 644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,273.90 × 644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 820,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,799.25/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.85

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