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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.70, 1,386.85 and 740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.70, 1,386.85 and 740.52 is: 1,111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.70 : 1,386.85 = 740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.70/1,386.85 = 740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.70x = 1,386.85 × 740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.70x = 1,026,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,990.16/923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.82

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