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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.07, 1,384.59 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.07, 1,384.59 and 374.64 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.07 : 1,384.59 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.07/1,384.59 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.07x = 1,384.59 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.07x = 518,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,722.80/923.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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