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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,271.34 and 775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,271.34 and 775.32 is: 1,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,271.34 = 775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,271.34 = 775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,271.34 × 775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 985,695.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,695.33/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.60

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