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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.88, 1,274.91 and 525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.88, 1,274.91 and 525.51 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.88 : 1,274.91 = 525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.88/1,274.91 = 525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.88x = 1,274.91 × 525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.88x = 669,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,977.95/923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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