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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.13, 1,273.90 and 550.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.13, 1,273.90 and 550.11 is: 759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.13 : 1,273.90 = 550.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.13/1,273.90 = 550.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.13x = 1,273.90 × 550.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.13x = 700,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,785.13/923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.14

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