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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.14, 1,384.44 and 717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.14, 1,384.44 and 717.94 is: 1,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.14 : 1,384.44 = 717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.14/1,384.44 = 717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.14x = 1,384.44 × 717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.14x = 993,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,944.85/923.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.70

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