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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.93, 1,275.01 and 550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.93, 1,275.01 and 550.91 is: 760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.93 : 1,275.01 = 550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.93/1,275.01 = 550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.93x = 1,275.01 × 550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.93x = 702,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,409.38/923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.25

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