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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.81, 1,271.43 and 661.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.81, 1,271.43 and 661.37 is: 910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.81 : 1,271.43 = 661.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.81/1,271.43 = 661.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.81x = 1,271.43 × 661.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.81x = 840,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,879.30/923.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.23

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