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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.45, 1,272.39 and 713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.45, 1,272.39 and 713.66 is: 983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.45 : 1,272.39 = 713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.45/1,272.39 = 713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.45x = 1,272.39 × 713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.45x = 908,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,053.85/923.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.33

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