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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.70, 1,274.08 and 628.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.70, 1,274.08 and 628.46 is: 866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.70 : 1,274.08 = 628.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.70/1,274.08 = 628.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.70x = 1,274.08 × 628.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.70x = 800,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,706.33/923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.84

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