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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.70, 1,385.64 and 649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.70, 1,385.64 and 649.92 is: 974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.70 : 1,385.64 = 649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.70/1,385.64 = 649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.70x = 1,385.64 × 649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.70x = 900,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,555.15/923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.94

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