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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.23, 1,274.10 and 550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.23, 1,274.10 and 550.25 is: 759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.23 : 1,274.10 = 550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.23/1,274.10 = 550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.23x = 1,274.10 × 550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.23x = 701,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,071.72/923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.37

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