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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.15, 1,383.26 and 552.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.15, 1,383.26 and 552.23 is: 827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.15 : 1,383.26 = 552.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.15/1,383.26 = 552.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.15x = 1,383.26 × 552.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.15x = 763,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,867.99/923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.46

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