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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.91, 1,274.95 and 687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.91, 1,274.95 and 687.39 is: 948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.91 : 1,274.95 = 687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.91/1,274.95 = 687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.91x = 1,274.95 × 687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.91x = 876,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,384.44/923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.56

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