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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,383.60 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,383.60 and 677.88 is: 1,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,383.60 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,383.60 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,383.60 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 937,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,914.77/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.85

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