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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,274.41 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,274.41 and 592.11 is: 816.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,274.41 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,274.41 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,274.41 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 754,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,590.91/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.87

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