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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.49, 1,384.32 and 759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.49, 1,384.32 and 759.47 is: 1,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.49 : 1,384.32 = 759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.49/1,384.32 = 759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.49x = 1,384.32 × 759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.49x = 1,051,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,342.59/923.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.45

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