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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.20, 1,273.87 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.20, 1,273.87 and 550.18 is: 759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.20 : 1,273.87 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.20/1,273.87 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.20x = 1,273.87 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.20x = 700,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,857.80/923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.16

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