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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.43, 1,383.10 and 716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.43, 1,383.10 and 716.38 is: 1,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.43 : 1,383.10 = 716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.43/1,383.10 = 716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.43x = 1,383.10 × 716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.43x = 990,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,825.18/923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.98

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