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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.46, 1,273.21 and 775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.46, 1,273.21 and 775.77 is: 1,069.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.46 : 1,273.21 = 775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.46/1,273.21 = 775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.46x = 1,273.21 × 775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.46x = 987,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,718.12/923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.58

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