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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,382.40 and 717.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,382.40 and 717.01 is: 1,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,382.40 = 717.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,382.40 = 717.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,382.40 × 717.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 991,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,191.17/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.00

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