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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.06, 1,273.51 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.06, 1,273.51 and 524.68 is: 723.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.06 : 1,273.51 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.06/1,273.51 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.06x = 1,273.51 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.06x = 668,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,179.75/923.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.87

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