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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.46, 1,384.02 and 632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.46, 1,384.02 and 632.58 is: 948.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.46 : 1,384.02 = 632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.46/1,384.02 = 632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.46x = 1,384.02 × 632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.46x = 875,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,503.37/923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.07

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