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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.24, 1,386.42 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.24, 1,386.42 and 617.06 is: 926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.24 : 1,386.42 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.24/1,386.42 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.24x = 1,386.42 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.24x = 855,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,497.39/923.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.63

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