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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,381.61 and 512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,381.61 and 512.83 is: 767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,381.61 = 512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,381.61 = 512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,381.61 × 512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 708,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,521.58/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.30

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