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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.07, 1,385.73 and 717.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.07, 1,385.73 and 717.33 is: 1,076.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.07 : 1,385.73 = 717.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.07/1,385.73 = 717.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.07x = 1,385.73 × 717.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.07x = 994,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,025.70/923.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.87

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