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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.75, 1,274.56 and 550.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.75, 1,274.56 and 550.85 is: 760.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.75 : 1,274.56 = 550.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.75/1,274.56 = 550.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.75x = 1,274.56 × 550.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.75x = 702,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,083.63/923.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.04

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