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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.67, 1,386.72 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.67, 1,386.72 and 534.06 is: 801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.67 : 1,386.72 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.67/1,386.72 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.67x = 1,386.72 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.67x = 740,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,591.68/923.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.79

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