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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.68, 1,274.28 and 573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.68, 1,274.28 and 573.76 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.68 : 1,274.28 = 573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.68/1,274.28 = 573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.68x = 1,274.28 × 573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.68x = 731,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,130.89/923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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