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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.47, 1,273.84 and 674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.47, 1,273.84 and 674.50 is: 930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.47 : 1,273.84 = 674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.47/1,273.84 = 674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.47x = 1,273.84 × 674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.47x = 859,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,205.08/923.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.41

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