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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.87, 1,275.08 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.87, 1,275.08 and 550.86 is: 760.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.87 : 1,275.08 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.87/1,275.08 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.87x = 1,275.08 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.87x = 702,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,387.81/923.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.27

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