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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.57, 1,274.52 and 574.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.57, 1,274.52 and 574.25 is: 792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.57 : 1,274.52 = 574.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.57/1,274.52 = 574.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.57x = 1,274.52 × 574.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.57x = 731,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,890.24/923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.46

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