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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923, 1,274.82 and 611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923, 1,274.82 and 611.96 is: 845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923 : 1,274.82 = 611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923/1,274.82 = 611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923x = 1,274.82 × 611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923x = 780,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,138.85/923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.22

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