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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.79, 1,274.45 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.79, 1,274.45 and 609.48 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.79 : 1,274.45 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.79/1,274.45 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.79x = 1,274.45 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.79x = 776,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,748.74/923.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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