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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.79, 1,274.40 and 713.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.79, 1,274.40 and 713.75 is: 984.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.79 : 1,274.40 = 713.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.79/1,274.40 = 713.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.79x = 1,274.40 × 713.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.79x = 909,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,603.00/923.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.64

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