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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,274.76 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,274.76 and 550.62 is: 760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,274.76 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,274.76 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,274.76 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 701,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,908.35/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.13

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