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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,383.90 and 728.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,383.90 and 728.99 is: 1,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,383.90 = 728.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,383.90 = 728.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,383.90 × 728.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 1,008,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,842.34/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.39

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