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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.46, 1,385.59 and 512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.46, 1,385.59 and 512.92 is: 769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.46 : 1,385.59 = 512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.46/1,385.59 = 512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.46x = 1,385.59 × 512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.46x = 710,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,696.82/923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.60

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