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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.60, 1,274.72 and 702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.60, 1,274.72 and 702.20 is: 969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.60 : 1,274.72 = 702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.60/1,274.72 = 702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.60x = 1,274.72 × 702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.60x = 895,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,108.38/923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.15

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