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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.12, 1,273.90 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.12, 1,273.90 and 503.48 is: 694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.12 : 1,273.90 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.12/1,273.90 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.12x = 1,273.90 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.12x = 641,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,375.54/923.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.79

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