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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.57, 1,273.80 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.57, 1,273.80 and 592.02 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.57 : 1,273.80 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.57/1,273.80 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.57x = 1,273.80 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.57x = 754,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,117.30/923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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