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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.01, 1,273.94 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.01, 1,273.94 and 550.22 is: 759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.01 : 1,273.94 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.01/1,273.94 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.01x = 1,273.94 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.01x = 700,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,938.15/923.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.40

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