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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.30, 1,384.95 and 760.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.30, 1,384.95 and 760.58 is: 1,140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.30 : 1,384.95 = 760.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.30/1,384.95 = 760.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.30x = 1,384.95 × 760.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.30x = 1,053,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,365.27/923.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.87

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