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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.22, 1,273.73 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.22, 1,273.73 and 591.84 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.22 : 1,273.73 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.22/1,273.73 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.22x = 1,273.73 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.22x = 753,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,841.40/923.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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