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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.09, 1,383.80 and 461.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.09, 1,383.80 and 461.01 is: 691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.09 : 1,383.80 = 461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.09/1,383.80 = 461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.09x = 1,383.80 × 461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.09x = 637,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,945.64/923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.10

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