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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.42, 1,273.73 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.42, 1,273.73 and 591.72 is: 816.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.42 : 1,273.73 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.42/1,273.73 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.42x = 1,273.73 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.42x = 753,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,688.56/923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.20

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