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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.34, 1,272.42 and 766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.34, 1,272.42 and 766.20 is: 1,055.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.34 : 1,272.42 = 766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.34/1,272.42 = 766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.34x = 1,272.42 × 766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.34x = 974,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,928.20/923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.87

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