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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.38, 1,274.27 and 503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.38, 1,274.27 and 503.73 is: 695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.38 : 1,274.27 = 503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.38/1,274.27 = 503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.38x = 1,274.27 × 503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.38x = 641,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,890.29/923.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.15

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