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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.09, 1,273.46 and 549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.09, 1,273.46 and 549.88 is: 758.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.09 : 1,273.46 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.09/1,273.46 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.09x = 1,273.46 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.09x = 700,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,244.25/923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.59

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