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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.77, 1,384.39 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.77, 1,384.39 and 490.06 is: 734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.77 : 1,384.39 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.77/1,384.39 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.77x = 1,384.39 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.77x = 678,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,434.16/923.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.42

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