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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.98, 1,274.98 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.98, 1,274.98 and 545.93 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.98 : 1,274.98 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.98/1,274.98 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.98x = 1,274.98 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.98x = 696,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,043.46/923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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