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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.62, 1,274.80 and 574.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.62, 1,274.80 and 574.52 is: 792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.62 : 1,274.80 = 574.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.62/1,274.80 = 574.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.62x = 1,274.80 × 574.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.62x = 732,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,398.10/923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.96

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