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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.67, 1,272.92 and 661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.67, 1,272.92 and 661.23 is: 911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.67 : 1,272.92 = 661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.67/1,272.92 = 661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.67x = 1,272.92 × 661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.67x = 841,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,689.59/923.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.24

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