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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.04, 1,273.95 and 573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.04, 1,273.95 and 573.75 is: 791.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.04 : 1,273.95 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.04/1,273.95 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.04x = 1,273.95 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.04x = 730,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,928.81/923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.87

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