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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.16, 1,381.37 and 690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.16, 1,381.37 and 690.06 is: 1,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.16 : 1,381.37 = 690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.16/1,381.37 = 690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.16x = 1,381.37 × 690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.16x = 953,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,224.73/923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.57

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