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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.00, 1,273.52 and 550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.00, 1,273.52 and 550.09 is: 759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.00 : 1,273.52 = 550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.00/1,273.52 = 550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.00x = 1,273.52 × 550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.00x = 700,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,553.58/923.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.00

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