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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.99, 1,274.72 and 609.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.99, 1,274.72 and 609.39 is: 840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.99 : 1,274.72 = 609.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.99/1,274.72 = 609.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.99x = 1,274.72 × 609.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.99x = 776,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,798.57/923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.70

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