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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.75, 1,384.74 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.75, 1,384.74 and 375.59 is: 563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.75 : 1,384.74 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.75/1,384.74 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.75x = 1,384.74 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.75x = 520,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,094.50/923.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.03

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