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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.09, 1,275.48 and 757.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.09, 1,275.48 and 757.17 is: 1,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.09 : 1,275.48 = 757.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.09/1,275.48 = 757.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.09x = 1,275.48 × 757.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.09x = 965,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,755.19/923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.23

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