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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.50, 1,274.21 and 550.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.50, 1,274.21 and 550.59 is: 759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.50 : 1,274.21 = 550.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.50/1,274.21 = 550.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.50x = 1,274.21 × 550.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.50x = 701,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,567.28/923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.69

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