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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.11, 1,383.99 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.11, 1,383.99 and 403.09 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.11 : 1,383.99 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.11/1,383.99 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.11x = 1,383.99 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.11x = 557,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,872.53/923.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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