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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.46, 1,273.35 and 687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.46, 1,273.35 and 687.84 is: 948.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.46 : 1,273.35 = 687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.46/1,273.35 = 687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.46x = 1,273.35 × 687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.46x = 875,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,861.06/923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.46

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