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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,274.82 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,274.82 and 504.12 is: 695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,274.82 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,274.82 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,274.82 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 642,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,662.26/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.70

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