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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,274.06 and 643.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,274.06 and 643.98 is: 888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,274.06 = 643.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,274.06 = 643.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,274.06 × 643.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 820,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,469.16/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.20

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