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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.91, 1,274.72 and 569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.91, 1,274.72 and 569.96 is: 786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.91 : 1,274.72 = 569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.91/1,274.72 = 569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.91x = 1,274.72 × 569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.91x = 726,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,539.41/923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.37

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