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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,384.38 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,384.38 and 594.54 is: 891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,384.38 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,384.38 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,384.38 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 823,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,069.29/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.35

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