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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.54, 1,384.22 and 511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.54, 1,384.22 and 511.94 is: 767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.54 : 1,384.22 = 511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.54/1,384.22 = 511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.54x = 1,384.22 × 511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.54x = 708,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,642.33/923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.32

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