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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,273.04 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,273.04 and 661.32 is: 911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,273.04 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,273.04 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,273.04 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 841,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,883.51/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.37

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