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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.69, 1,274.72 and 504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.69, 1,274.72 and 504.07 is: 695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.69 : 1,274.72 = 504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.69/1,274.72 = 504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.69x = 1,274.72 × 504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.69x = 642,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,548.11/923.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.63

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