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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.17, 1,274.05 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.17, 1,274.05 and 524.96 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.17 : 1,274.05 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.17/1,274.05 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.17x = 1,274.05 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.17x = 668,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,818.10/923.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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