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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.33, 1,384.34 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.33, 1,384.34 and 436.12 is: 653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.33 : 1,384.34 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.33/1,384.34 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.33x = 1,384.34 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.33x = 603,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,732.72/923.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.86

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