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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,274.47 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,274.47 and 503.91 is: 695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,274.47 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,274.47 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,274.47 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 642,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,218.18/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.38

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