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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.04, 1,382.40 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.04, 1,382.40 and 730.08 is: 1,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.04 : 1,382.40 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.04/1,382.40 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.04x = 1,382.40 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.04x = 1,009,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,262.59/923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.41

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