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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.13, 1,273.94 and 550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.13, 1,273.94 and 550.33 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.13 : 1,273.94 = 550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.13/1,273.94 = 550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.13x = 1,273.94 × 550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.13x = 701,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,083.90/923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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