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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,274.22 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,274.22 and 550.52 is: 759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,274.22 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,274.22 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,274.22 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 701,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,483.59/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.74

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