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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.27, 1,274.12 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.27, 1,274.12 and 550.44 is: 759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.27 : 1,274.12 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.27/1,274.12 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.27x = 1,274.12 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.27x = 701,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,327.99/923.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.61

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