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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.35, 1,273.17 and 608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.35, 1,273.17 and 608.51 is: 839.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.35 : 1,273.17 = 608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.35/1,273.17 = 608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.35x = 1,273.17 × 608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.35x = 774,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,733.63/923.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.05

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