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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.14, 1,386.28 and 616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.14, 1,386.28 and 616.96 is: 926.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.14 : 1,386.28 = 616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.14/1,386.28 = 616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.14x = 1,386.28 × 616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.14x = 855,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,280.66/923.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.49

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