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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.38, 1,274.26 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.38, 1,274.26 and 503.72 is: 695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.38 : 1,274.26 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.38/1,274.26 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.38x = 1,274.26 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.38x = 641,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,870.25/923.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.13

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