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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.31, 1,384.96 and 533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.31, 1,384.96 and 533.90 is: 800.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.31 : 1,384.96 = 533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.31/1,384.96 = 533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.31x = 1,384.96 × 533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.31x = 739,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,430.14/923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.85

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