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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,273.68 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,273.68 and 716.16 is: 987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,273.68 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,273.68 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,273.68 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 912,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,158.67/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.70

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