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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.72, 1,275.14 and 609.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.72, 1,275.14 and 609.17 is: 840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.72 : 1,275.14 = 609.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.72/1,275.14 = 609.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.72x = 1,275.14 × 609.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.72x = 776,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,772.18/923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.92

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