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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.37, 1,384.16 and 511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.37, 1,384.16 and 511.65 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.37 : 1,384.16 = 511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.37/1,384.16 = 511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.37x = 1,384.16 × 511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.37x = 708,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,200.72/923.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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