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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,383.02 and 716.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,383.02 and 716.31 is: 1,072.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,383.02 = 716.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,383.02 = 716.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,383.02 × 716.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 990,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,671.06/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.90

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