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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.43, 1,275.96 and 738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.43, 1,275.96 and 738.45 is: 1,020.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.43 : 1,275.96 = 738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.43/1,275.96 = 738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.43x = 1,275.96 × 738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.43x = 942,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,232.66/923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.36

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