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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,275.01 and 609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,275.01 and 609.23 is: 840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,275.01 = 609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,275.01 = 609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,275.01 × 609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 776,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,776.01/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.91

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