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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,275.36 and 592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,275.36 and 592.30 is: 817.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,275.36 = 592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,275.36 = 592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,275.36 × 592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 755,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,395.73/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.76

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