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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.01, 1,273.76 and 503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.01, 1,273.76 and 503.36 is: 694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.01 : 1,273.76 = 503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.01/1,273.76 = 503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.01x = 1,273.76 × 503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.01x = 641,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,160.50/923.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.64

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