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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.77, 1,274.94 and 893.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.77, 1,274.94 and 893.39 is: 1,233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.77 : 1,274.94 = 893.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.77/1,274.94 = 893.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.77x = 1,274.94 × 893.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.77x = 1,139,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,018.65/923.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.02

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