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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.99, 1,274.85 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.99, 1,274.85 and 550.80 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.99 : 1,274.85 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.99/1,274.85 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.99x = 1,274.85 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.99x = 702,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,187.38/923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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