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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.00, 1,383.26 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.00, 1,383.26 and 429.12 is: 643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.00 : 1,383.26 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.00/1,383.26 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.00x = 1,383.26 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.00x = 593,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,582.39/923.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.10

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