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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.08, 1,273.70 and 509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.08, 1,273.70 and 509 is: 702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.08 : 1,273.70 = 509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.08/1,273.70 = 509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.08x = 1,273.70 × 509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.08x = 648,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,313.30/923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.34

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