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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.21, 1,274 and 503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.21, 1,274 and 503.56 is: 694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.21 : 1,274 = 503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.21/1,274 = 503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.21x = 1,274 × 503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.21x = 641,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,535.44/923.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.90

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