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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.57, 1,385.14 and 532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.57, 1,385.14 and 532.74 is: 798.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.57 : 1,385.14 = 532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.57/1,385.14 = 532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.57x = 1,385.14 × 532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.57x = 737,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,919.48/923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.99

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