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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,386.11 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,386.11 and 461.43 is: 692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,386.11 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,386.11 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,386.11 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 639,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,593.89/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.40

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