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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.05, 1,273.98 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.05, 1,273.98 and 524.71 is: 724.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.05 : 1,273.98 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.05/1,273.98 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.05x = 1,273.98 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.05x = 668,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,470.05/923.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.20

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