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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.70, 1,273.86 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.70, 1,273.86 and 591.54 is: 815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.70 : 1,273.86 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.70/1,273.86 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.70x = 1,273.86 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.70x = 753,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,539.14/923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.78

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