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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.41, 1,274.34 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.41, 1,274.34 and 569.26 is: 785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.41 : 1,274.34 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.41/1,274.34 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.41x = 1,274.34 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.41x = 725,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,430.79/923.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.60

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