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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.73, 1,274.11 and 592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.73, 1,274.11 and 592.01 is: 816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.73 : 1,274.11 = 592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.73/1,274.11 = 592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.73x = 1,274.11 × 592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.73x = 754,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,285.86/923.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.57

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