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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.85, 1,274.47 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.85, 1,274.47 and 625.20 is: 862.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.85 : 1,274.47 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.85/1,274.47 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.85x = 1,274.47 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.85x = 796,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,790.74/923.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.47

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