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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.33, 1,274.22 and 503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.33, 1,274.22 and 503.70 is: 695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.33 : 1,274.22 = 503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.33/1,274.22 = 503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.33x = 1,274.22 × 503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.33x = 641,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,824.61/923.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.12

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