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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,383.48 and 648.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,383.48 and 648.54 is: 971.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,383.48 = 648.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,383.48 = 648.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,383.48 × 648.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 897,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,242.12/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.10

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