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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.87, 1,384.88 and 759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.87, 1,384.88 and 759.84 is: 1,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.87 : 1,384.88 = 759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.87/1,384.88 = 759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.87x = 1,384.88 × 759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.87x = 1,052,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,289.12/923.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.01

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