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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,383.24 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,383.24 and 511.08 is: 765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,383.24 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,383.24 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,383.24 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 706,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,946.30/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.69

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