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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,274.48 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,274.48 and 525.20 is: 724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,274.48 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,274.48 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,274.48 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 669,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,347.90/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.76

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