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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.01, 1,274.31 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.01, 1,274.31 and 574.17 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.01 : 1,274.31 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.01/1,274.31 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.01x = 1,274.31 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.01x = 731,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,670.57/923.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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