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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.42, 1,274.32 and 550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.42, 1,274.32 and 550.41 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.42 : 1,274.32 = 550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.42/1,274.32 = 550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.42x = 1,274.32 × 550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.42x = 701,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,394.38/923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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