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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.57, 1,385.58 and 461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.57, 1,385.58 and 461.57 is: 692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.57 : 1,385.58 = 461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.57/1,385.58 = 461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.57x = 1,385.58 × 461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.57x = 639,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,542.16/923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.47

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