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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.50, 1,383.18 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.50, 1,383.18 and 717.45 is: 1,074.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.50 : 1,383.18 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.50/1,383.18 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.50x = 1,383.18 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.50x = 992,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,362.49/923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.57

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