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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.54, 1,383.89 and 402.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.54, 1,383.89 and 402.91 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.54 : 1,383.89 = 402.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.54/1,383.89 = 402.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.54x = 1,383.89 × 402.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.54x = 557,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,577.65/923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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