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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.96, 1,275.02 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.96, 1,275.02 and 504.30 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.96 : 1,275.02 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.96/1,275.02 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.96x = 1,275.02 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.96x = 642,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,992.59/923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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