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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.04, 1,273.98 and 550.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.04, 1,273.98 and 550.03 is: 759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.04 : 1,273.98 = 550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.04/1,273.98 = 550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.04x = 1,273.98 × 550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.04x = 700,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,727.22/923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.15

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