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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.49, 1,385.91 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.49, 1,385.91 and 615.24 is: 923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.49 : 1,385.91 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.49/1,385.91 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.49x = 1,385.91 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.49x = 852,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,667.27/923.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.31

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