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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.49, 1,273.95 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.49, 1,273.95 and 573.93 is: 791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.49 : 1,273.95 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.49/1,273.95 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.49x = 1,273.95 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.49x = 731,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,158.12/923.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.73

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