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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.16, 1,274.22 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.16, 1,274.22 and 550.02 is: 759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.16 : 1,274.22 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.16/1,274.22 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.16x = 1,274.22 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.16x = 700,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,846.48/923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.18

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