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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.69, 1,386.05 and 396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.69, 1,386.05 and 396.55 is: 595.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.69 : 1,386.05 = 396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.69/1,386.05 = 396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.69x = 1,386.05 × 396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.69x = 549,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,637.88/923.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.04

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