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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.47, 1,274.88 and 734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.47, 1,274.88 and 734.04 is: 1,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.47 : 1,274.88 = 734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.47/1,274.88 = 734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.47x = 1,274.88 × 734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.47x = 935,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,810.02/923.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.37

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