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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.10, 1,273.82 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.10, 1,273.82 and 550.24 is: 759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.10 : 1,273.82 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.10/1,273.82 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.10x = 1,273.82 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.10x = 700,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,906.72/923.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.30

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