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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.38, 1,272.02 and 702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.38, 1,272.02 and 702.12 is: 967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.38 : 1,272.02 = 702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.38/1,272.02 = 702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.38x = 1,272.02 × 702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.38x = 893,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,110.68/923.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.22

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