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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.08, 1,273.77 and 524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.08, 1,273.77 and 524.77 is: 724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.08 : 1,273.77 = 524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.08/1,273.77 = 524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.08x = 1,273.77 × 524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.08x = 668,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,436.28/923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.14

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