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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.61, 1,274.72 and 592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.61, 1,274.72 and 592.41 is: 817.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.61 : 1,274.72 = 592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.61/1,274.72 = 592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.61x = 1,274.72 × 592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.61x = 755,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,153.91/923.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.61

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