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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,274.43 and 503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,274.43 and 503.88 is: 695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,274.43 = 503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,274.43 = 503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,274.43 × 503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 642,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,150.90/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.33

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