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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.48, 1,274.67 and 604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.48, 1,274.67 and 604.50 is: 834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.48 : 1,274.67 = 604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.48/1,274.67 = 604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.48x = 1,274.67 × 604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.48x = 770,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,538.02/923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.39

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