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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.10, 1,385.70 and 512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.10, 1,385.70 and 512.62 is: 769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.10 : 1,385.70 = 512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.10/1,385.70 = 512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.10x = 1,385.70 × 512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.10x = 710,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,337.53/923.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.51

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