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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.96, 1,385.66 and 761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.96, 1,385.66 and 761.24 is: 1,141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.96 : 1,385.66 = 761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.96/1,385.66 = 761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.96x = 1,385.66 × 761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.96x = 1,054,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,809.08/923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.62

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