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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,382.46 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,382.46 and 597.88 is: 895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,382.46 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,382.46 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,382.46 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 826,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,545.18/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.19

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