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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,385.04 and 600.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,385.04 and 600.74 is: 901.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,385.04 = 600.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,385.04 = 600.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,385.04 × 600.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 832,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,048.93/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.15

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