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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.75, 1,275.07 and 644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.75, 1,275.07 and 644.08 is: 889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.75 : 1,275.07 = 644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.75/1,275.07 = 644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.75x = 1,275.07 × 644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.75x = 821,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,248.56/923.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.04

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