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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,276.04 and 738.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,276.04 and 738.54 is: 1,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,276.04 = 738.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,276.04 = 738.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,276.04 × 738.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 942,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,408.43/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.19

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