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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,274.94 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,274.94 and 592.68 is: 818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,274.94 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,274.94 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,274.94 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 755,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,631.44/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.31

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