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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.03, 1,273.73 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.03, 1,273.73 and 550.04 is: 759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.03 : 1,273.73 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.03/1,273.73 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.03x = 1,273.73 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.03x = 700,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,602.45/923.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.02

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