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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.19, 1,273.28 and 591.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.19, 1,273.28 and 591.65 is: 816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.19 : 1,273.28 = 591.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.19/1,273.28 = 591.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.19x = 1,273.28 × 591.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.19x = 753,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,340.77/923.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.02

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