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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,273.77 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,273.77 and 573.36 is: 791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,273.77 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,273.77 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,273.77 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 730,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,328.77/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.02

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