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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.08, 1,384.78 and 512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.08, 1,384.78 and 512.68 is: 769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.08 : 1,384.78 = 512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.08/1,384.78 = 512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.08x = 1,384.78 × 512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.08x = 709,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,949.01/923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.11

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