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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.73, 1,275.78 and 716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.73, 1,275.78 and 716.41 is: 989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.73 : 1,275.78 = 716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.73/1,275.78 = 716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.73x = 1,275.78 × 716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.73x = 913,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,981.55/923.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.45

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