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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.27, 1,383.93 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.27, 1,383.93 and 402.82 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.27 : 1,383.93 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.27/1,383.93 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.27x = 1,383.93 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.27x = 557,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,467.76/923.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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