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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.38, 1,273.66 and 657.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.38, 1,273.66 and 657.79 is: 907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.38 : 1,273.66 = 657.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.38/1,273.66 = 657.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.38x = 1,273.66 × 657.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.38x = 837,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,800.81/923.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.32

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