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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.35, 1,274.17 and 503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.35, 1,274.17 and 503.69 is: 695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.35 : 1,274.17 = 503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.35/1,274.17 = 503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.35x = 1,274.17 × 503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.35x = 641,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,792.42/923.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.07

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