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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.64, 1,384.65 and 787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.64, 1,384.65 and 787.56 is: 1,180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.64 : 1,384.65 = 787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.64/1,384.65 = 787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.64x = 1,384.65 × 787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.64x = 1,090,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,494.95/923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.65

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