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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.43, 1,384.23 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.43, 1,384.23 and 512.76 is: 768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.43 : 1,384.23 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.43/1,384.23 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.43x = 1,384.23 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.43x = 709,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,777.77/923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.63

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