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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.67, 1,272.74 and 628.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.67, 1,272.74 and 628.43 is: 865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.67 : 1,272.74 = 628.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.67/1,272.74 = 628.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.67x = 1,272.74 × 628.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.67x = 799,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,823.25/923.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.92

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