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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.43, 1,381.33 and 842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.43, 1,381.33 and 842.32 is: 1,260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.43 : 1,381.33 = 842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.43/1,381.33 = 842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.43x = 1,381.33 × 842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.43x = 1,163,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,521.89/923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.00

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