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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.31, 1,274.40 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.31, 1,274.40 and 591.84 is: 816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.31 : 1,274.40 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.31/1,274.40 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.31x = 1,274.40 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.31x = 754,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,240.90/923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.89

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