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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.54, 1,274.76 and 629.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.54, 1,274.76 and 629.31 is: 868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.54 : 1,274.76 = 629.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.54/1,274.76 = 629.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.54x = 1,274.76 × 629.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.54x = 802,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,219.22/923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.63

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