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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.13, 1,274.34 and 608.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.13, 1,274.34 and 608.57 is: 840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.13 : 1,274.34 = 608.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.13/1,274.34 = 608.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.13x = 1,274.34 × 608.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.13x = 775,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,518.72/923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.10

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