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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,275.03 and 658.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,275.03 and 658.85 is: 909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,275.03 = 658.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,275.03 = 658.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,275.03 × 658.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 840,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,047.14/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.20

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