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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.63, 1,274.60 and 509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.63, 1,274.60 and 509.63 is: 703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.63 : 1,274.60 = 509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.63/1,274.60 = 509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.63x = 1,274.60 × 509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.63x = 649,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,569.30/923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.28

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