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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,273.66 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,273.66 and 608.72 is: 839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,273.66 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,273.66 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,273.66 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 775,296.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,296.99/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.47

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