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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923, 1,385.14 and 704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923, 1,385.14 and 704.30 is: 1,056.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923 : 1,385.14 = 704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923/1,385.14 = 704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923x = 1,385.14 × 704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923x = 975,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,554.10/923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.94

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