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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,275 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,275 and 574.80 is: 793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,275 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,275 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,275 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 732,870
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,870/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.36

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