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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.09, 1,273.86 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.09, 1,273.86 and 503.44 is: 694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.09 : 1,273.86 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.09/1,273.86 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.09x = 1,273.86 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.09x = 641,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,308.89/923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.75

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