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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.07, 1,273.41 and 549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.07, 1,273.41 and 549.84 is: 758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.07 : 1,273.41 = 549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.07/1,273.41 = 549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.07x = 1,273.41 × 549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.07x = 700,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,171.75/923.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.53

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