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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.67, 1,274.74 and 525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.67, 1,274.74 and 525.46 is: 725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.67 : 1,274.74 = 525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.67/1,274.74 = 525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.67x = 1,274.74 × 525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.67x = 669,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,818.51/923.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.17

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