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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.89, 1,275.27 and 569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.89, 1,275.27 and 569.92 is: 786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.89 : 1,275.27 = 569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.89/1,275.27 = 569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.89x = 1,275.27 × 569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.89x = 726,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,801.88/923.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.68

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