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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.47, 1,274.55 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.47, 1,274.55 and 550.68 is: 760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.47 : 1,274.55 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.47/1,274.55 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.47x = 1,274.55 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.47x = 701,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,869.19/923.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.03

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