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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.02, 1,275.38 and 738.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.02, 1,275.38 and 738.03 is: 1,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.02 : 1,275.38 = 738.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.02/1,275.38 = 738.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.02x = 1,275.38 × 738.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.02x = 941,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,273.73/923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.78

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