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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.71, 1,385.88 and 533.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.71, 1,385.88 and 533.47 is: 800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.71 : 1,385.88 = 533.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.71/1,385.88 = 533.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.71x = 1,385.88 × 533.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.71x = 739,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,325.40/923.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.39

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