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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.04, 1,382.82 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.04, 1,382.82 and 511.86 is: 766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.04 : 1,382.82 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.04/1,382.82 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.04x = 1,382.82 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.04x = 707,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,810.25/923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.83

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