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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.65, 1,274.13 and 591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.65, 1,274.13 and 591.70 is: 816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.65 : 1,274.13 = 591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.65/1,274.13 = 591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.65x = 1,274.13 × 591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.65x = 753,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,902.72/923.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.22

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