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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.83, 1,273.98 and 784.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.83, 1,273.98 and 784.33 is: 1,081.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.83 : 1,273.98 = 784.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.83/1,273.98 = 784.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.83x = 1,273.98 × 784.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.83x = 999,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,220.73/923.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.61

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