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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.56, 1,386.03 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.56, 1,386.03 and 436.95 is: 655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.56 : 1,386.03 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.56/1,386.03 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.56x = 1,386.03 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.56x = 605,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,625.81/923.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.75

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