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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.14, 1,273.90 and 503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.14, 1,273.90 and 503.49 is: 694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.14 : 1,273.90 = 503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.14/1,273.90 = 503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.14x = 1,273.90 × 503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.14x = 641,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,395.91/923.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.80

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