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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.10, 1,386.88 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.10, 1,386.88 and 533.36 is: 801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.10 : 1,386.88 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.10/1,386.88 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.10x = 1,386.88 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.10x = 739,706.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,706.32/923.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.33

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