Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.50, 1,274.46 and 574
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 923.50, 1,274.46 and 574 is: 792.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923.50 : 1,274.46 = 574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923.50/1,274.46 = 574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923.50x = 1,274.46 × 574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923.50x = 731,540.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,540.04/923.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792.14
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