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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.29, 1,384.70 and 552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.29, 1,384.70 and 552.86 is: 829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.29 : 1,384.70 = 552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.29/1,384.70 = 552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.29x = 1,384.70 × 552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.29x = 765,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,551.65/923.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.16

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