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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.24, 1,384.86 and 731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.24, 1,384.86 and 731 is: 1,096.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.24 : 1,384.86 = 731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.24/1,384.86 = 731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.24x = 1,384.86 × 731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.24x = 1,012,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,332.66/923.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.50

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