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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.54, 1,385.30 and 491.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.54, 1,385.30 and 491.00 is: 736.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.54 : 1,385.30 = 491.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.54/1,385.30 = 491.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.54x = 1,385.30 × 491.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.54x = 680,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,176.60/923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.49

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