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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.24, 1,273.68 and 591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.24, 1,273.68 and 591.56 is: 816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.24 : 1,273.68 = 591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.24/1,273.68 = 591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.24x = 1,273.68 × 591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.24x = 753,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,458.14/923.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.10

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