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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.60, 1,386.84 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.60, 1,386.84 and 491.60 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.60 : 1,386.84 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.60/1,386.84 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.60x = 1,386.84 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.60x = 681,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,770.54/923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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