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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.75, 1,275.19 and 569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.75, 1,275.19 and 569.73 is: 786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.75 : 1,275.19 = 569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.75/1,275.19 = 569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.75x = 1,275.19 × 569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.75x = 726,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,514.00/923.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.49

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