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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,382.60 and 723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,382.60 and 723.72 is: 1,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,382.60 = 723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,382.60 = 723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,382.60 × 723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 1,000,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,615.27/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.67

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