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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.86, 1,274.89 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.86, 1,274.89 and 504.20 is: 695.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.86 : 1,274.89 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.86/1,274.89 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.86x = 1,274.89 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.86x = 642,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,799.54/923.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.78

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