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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.65, 1,385.46 and 741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.65, 1,385.46 and 741.40 is: 1,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.65 : 1,385.46 = 741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.65/1,385.46 = 741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.65x = 1,385.46 × 741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.65x = 1,027,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,180.04/923.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.09

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