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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.37, 1,273.62 and 726.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.37, 1,273.62 and 726.54 is: 1,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.37 : 1,273.62 = 726.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.37/1,273.62 = 726.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.37x = 1,273.62 × 726.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.37x = 925,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,335.87/923.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.13

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