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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,273.80 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,273.80 and 573.84 is: 791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,273.80 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,273.80 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,273.80 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 730,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,957.39/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.70

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