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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,382.07 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,382.07 and 629.73 is: 942.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,382.07 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,382.07 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,382.07 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 870,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,330.94/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.49

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