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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.23, 1,274.18 and 628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.23, 1,274.18 and 628.98 is: 867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.23 : 1,274.18 = 628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.23/1,274.18 = 628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.23x = 1,274.18 × 628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.23x = 801,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,430.59/924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.14

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