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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.19, 1,273.98 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.19, 1,273.98 and 503.55 is: 694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.19 : 1,273.98 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.19/1,273.98 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.19x = 1,273.98 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.19x = 641,512.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,512.63/923.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.89

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