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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.72, 1,384.32 and 718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.72, 1,384.32 and 718.52 is: 1,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.72 : 1,384.32 = 718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.72/1,384.32 = 718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.72x = 1,384.32 × 718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.72x = 994,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,661.61/923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.80

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