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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.12, 1,274.02 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.12, 1,274.02 and 573.84 is: 791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.12 : 1,274.02 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.12/1,274.02 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.12x = 1,274.02 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.12x = 731,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,083.64/923.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.97

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