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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,274.13 and 783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,274.13 and 783.90 is: 1,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,274.13 = 783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,274.13 = 783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,274.13 × 783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 998,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,790.51/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.01

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