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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.13, 1,382.54 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.13, 1,382.54 and 538.65 is: 806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.13 : 1,382.54 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.13/1,382.54 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.13x = 1,382.54 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.13x = 744,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,702.48/923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.71

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