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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,274.06 and 524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,274.06 and 524.99 is: 724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,274.06 = 524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,274.06 = 524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,274.06 × 524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 668,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,859.76/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.44

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