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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.82, 1,388.70 and 743.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.82, 1,388.70 and 743.22 is: 1,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.82 : 1,388.70 = 743.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.82/1,388.70 = 743.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.82x = 1,388.70 × 743.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.82x = 1,032,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,109.61/923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.22

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