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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,384.32 and 598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,384.32 and 598.88 is: 897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,384.32 = 598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,384.32 = 598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,384.32 × 598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 829,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,041.56/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.78

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