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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.72, 1,274.75 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.72, 1,274.75 and 545.58 is: 752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.72 : 1,274.75 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.72/1,274.75 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.72x = 1,274.75 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.72x = 695,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,475.38/923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.91

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