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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.69, 1,384.06 and 646.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.69, 1,384.06 and 646.57 is: 968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.69 : 1,384.06 = 646.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.69/1,384.06 = 646.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.69x = 1,384.06 × 646.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.69x = 894,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,891.67/923.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.82

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