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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.30, 1,274.14 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.30, 1,274.14 and 503.64 is: 695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.30 : 1,274.14 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.30/1,274.14 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.30x = 1,274.14 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.30x = 641,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,706.11/923.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.02

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