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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.60, 1,274.54 and 503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.60, 1,274.54 and 503.93 is: 695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.60 : 1,274.54 = 503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.60/1,274.54 = 503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.60x = 1,274.54 × 503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.60x = 642,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,283.86/923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.42

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