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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.18, 1,383.21 and 727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.18, 1,383.21 and 727.40 is: 1,089.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.18 : 1,383.21 = 727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.18/1,383.21 = 727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.18x = 1,383.21 × 727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.18x = 1,006,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,146.95/923.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.87

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