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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.72, 1,385.49 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.72, 1,385.49 and 461.12 is: 691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.72 : 1,385.49 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.72/1,385.49 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.72x = 1,385.49 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.72x = 638,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,877.15/923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.64

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