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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.79, 1,385.24 and 631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.79, 1,385.24 and 631.74 is: 947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.79 : 1,385.24 = 631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.79/1,385.24 = 631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.79x = 1,385.24 × 631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.79x = 875,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,108.36/923.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.30

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