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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.07, 1,274.10 and 545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.07, 1,274.10 and 545.31 is: 752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.07 : 1,274.10 = 545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.07/1,274.10 = 545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.07x = 1,274.10 × 545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.07x = 694,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,779.47/923.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.68

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