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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.27, 1,273.75 and 569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.27, 1,273.75 and 569.11 is: 785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.27 : 1,273.75 = 569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.27/1,273.75 = 569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.27x = 1,273.75 × 569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.27x = 724,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,903.86/923.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.15

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