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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,272.72 and 816.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,272.72 and 816.16 is: 1,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,272.72 = 816.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,272.72 = 816.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,272.72 × 816.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 1,038,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,743.16/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.86

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