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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.23, 1,384.21 and 484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.23, 1,384.21 and 484.73 is: 726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.23 : 1,384.21 = 484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.23/1,384.21 = 484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.23x = 1,384.21 × 484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.23x = 670,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,968.11/923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.76

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