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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.47, 1,383.45 and 717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.47, 1,383.45 and 717.02 is: 1,074.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.47 : 1,383.45 = 717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.47/1,383.45 = 717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.47x = 1,383.45 × 717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.47x = 991,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,961.32/923.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.17

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