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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.72, 1,383.81 and 738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.72, 1,383.81 and 738.99 is: 1,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.72 : 1,383.81 = 738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.72/1,383.81 = 738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.72x = 1,383.81 × 738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.72x = 1,022,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,621.75/923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.07

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