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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,386.16 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,386.16 and 436.84 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,386.16 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,386.16 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,386.16 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 605,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,530.13/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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