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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.48, 1,274.41 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.48, 1,274.41 and 550.40 is: 759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.48 : 1,274.41 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.48/1,274.41 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.48x = 1,274.41 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.48x = 701,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,429.58/923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.55

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