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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.50, 1,274.43 and 574.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.50, 1,274.43 and 574.19 is: 792.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.50 : 1,274.43 = 574.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.50/1,274.43 = 574.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.50x = 1,274.43 × 574.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.50x = 731,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,764.96/923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.38

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