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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.43, 1,386.11 and 461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.43, 1,386.11 and 461.73 is: 693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.43 : 1,386.11 = 461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.43/1,386.11 = 461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.43x = 1,386.11 × 461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.43x = 640,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,009.72/923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.08

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