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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.84, 1,383.30 and 762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.84, 1,383.30 and 762.24 is: 1,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.84 : 1,383.30 = 762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.84/1,383.30 = 762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.84x = 1,383.30 × 762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.84x = 1,054,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,406.59/923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.34

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