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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.60, 1,385.40 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.60, 1,385.40 and 534.80 is: 802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.60 : 1,385.40 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.60/1,385.40 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.60x = 1,385.40 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.60x = 740,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,911.92/923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.20

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