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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,274.96 and 628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,274.96 and 628.84 is: 867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,274.96 = 628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,274.96 = 628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,274.96 × 628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 801,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,745.85/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.92

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