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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.72, 1,273.49 and 628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.72, 1,273.49 and 628.47 is: 866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.72 : 1,273.49 = 628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.72/1,273.49 = 628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.72x = 1,273.49 × 628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.72x = 800,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,350.26/923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.44

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