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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.25, 1,274.07 and 503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.25, 1,274.07 and 503.61 is: 694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.25 : 1,274.07 = 503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.25/1,274.07 = 503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.25x = 1,274.07 × 503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.25x = 641,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,625.50/923.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.96

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