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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.96, 1,274.51 and 592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.96, 1,274.51 and 592.26 is: 816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.96 : 1,274.51 = 592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.96/1,274.51 = 592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.96x = 1,274.51 × 592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.96x = 754,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,838.33/923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.96

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