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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.15, 1,375.73 and 896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.15, 1,375.73 and 896.50 is: 1,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.15 : 1,375.73 = 896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.15/1,375.73 = 896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.15x = 1,375.73 × 896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.15x = 1,233,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,341.85/923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.01

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