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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.66, 1,274.68 and 592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.66, 1,274.68 and 592.71 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.66 : 1,274.68 = 592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.66/1,274.68 = 592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.66x = 1,274.68 × 592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.66x = 755,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,514.10/923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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