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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,274.97 and 629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,274.97 and 629.13 is: 868.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,274.97 = 629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,274.97 = 629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,274.97 × 629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 802,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,115.50/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.33

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