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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.45, 1,384.67 and 663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.45, 1,384.67 and 663.57 is: 994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.45 : 1,384.67 = 663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.45/1,384.67 = 663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.45x = 1,384.67 × 663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.45x = 918,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,822.15/923.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.99

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