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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.00, 1,273.93 and 657.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.00, 1,273.93 and 657.79 is: 907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.00 : 1,273.93 = 657.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.00/1,273.93 = 657.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.00x = 1,273.93 × 657.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.00x = 837,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,973.59/923.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.89

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