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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.98, 1,320.74 and 923.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.98, 1,320.74 and 923.29 is: 1,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.98 : 1,320.74 = 923.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.98/1,320.74 = 923.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.98x = 1,320.74 × 923.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.98x = 1,219,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,426.03/962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.30

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