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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.34, 1,274.13 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.34, 1,274.13 and 550.38 is: 759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.34 : 1,274.13 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.34/1,274.13 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.34x = 1,274.13 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.34x = 701,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,255.67/923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.48

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