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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.71, 1,385.65 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.71, 1,385.65 and 403.56 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.71 : 1,385.65 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.71/1,385.65 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.71x = 1,385.65 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.71x = 559,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,192.91/923.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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