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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.60, 1,384.44 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.60, 1,384.44 and 485.36 is: 727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.60 : 1,384.44 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.60/1,384.44 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.60x = 1,384.44 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.60x = 671,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,951.80/923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.54

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