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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.10, 1,273.83 and 609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.10, 1,273.83 and 609.02 is: 840.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.10 : 1,273.83 = 609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.10/1,273.83 = 609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.10x = 1,273.83 × 609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.10x = 775,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,784.07/923.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.42

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