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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.89, 1,274.97 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.89, 1,274.97 and 592.32 is: 817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.89 : 1,274.97 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.89/1,274.97 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.89x = 1,274.97 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.89x = 755,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,190.23/923.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.40

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