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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.14, 1,273.74 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.14, 1,273.74 and 549.99 is: 758.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.14 : 1,273.74 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.14/1,273.74 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.14x = 1,273.74 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.14x = 700,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,544.26/923.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.87

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