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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.66, 1,273.28 and 675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.66, 1,273.28 and 675.26 is: 930.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.66 : 1,273.28 = 675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.66/1,273.28 = 675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.66x = 1,273.28 × 675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.66x = 859,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,795.05/923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.86

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