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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.77, 1,274.56 and 613.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.77, 1,274.56 and 613.27 is: 846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.77 : 1,274.56 = 613.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.77/1,274.56 = 613.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.77x = 1,274.56 × 613.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.77x = 781,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,649.41/923.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.15

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