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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.72, 1,274.88 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.72, 1,274.88 and 714.20 is: 985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.72 : 1,274.88 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.72/1,274.88 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.72x = 1,274.88 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.72x = 910,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,519.30/923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.71

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