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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.84, 1,274.64 and 643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.84, 1,274.64 and 643.76 is: 888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.84 : 1,274.64 = 643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.84/1,274.64 = 643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.84x = 1,274.64 × 643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.84x = 820,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,562.25/923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.21

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