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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.42, 1,274.16 and 525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.42, 1,274.16 and 525.05 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.42 : 1,274.16 = 525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.42/1,274.16 = 525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.42x = 1,274.16 × 525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.42x = 668,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,997.71/923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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