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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.48, 1,382.70 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.48, 1,382.70 and 706.04 is: 1,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.48 : 1,382.70 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.48/1,382.70 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.48x = 1,382.70 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.48x = 976,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,241.51/923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.13

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