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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,385.76 and 635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,385.76 and 635.36 is: 953.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,385.76 = 635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,385.76 = 635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,385.76 × 635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 880,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,456.47/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.54

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