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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.19, 1,383.23 and 648.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.19, 1,383.23 and 648.78 is: 972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.19 : 1,383.23 = 648.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.19/1,383.23 = 648.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.19x = 1,383.23 × 648.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.19x = 897,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,408.72/923.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.07

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