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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.93, 1,275 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.93, 1,275 and 504.29 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.93 : 1,275 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.93/1,275 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.93x = 1,275 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.93x = 642,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,972.94/923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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