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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.88, 1,274.63 and 564.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.88, 1,274.63 and 564.85 is: 779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.88 : 1,274.63 = 564.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.88/1,274.63 = 564.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.88x = 1,274.63 × 564.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.88x = 719,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,973.52/923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.29

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