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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.99, 1,274.61 and 608.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.99, 1,274.61 and 608.93 is: 840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.99 : 1,274.61 = 608.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.99/1,274.61 = 608.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.99x = 1,274.61 × 608.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.99x = 776,148.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,148.27/923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.00

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