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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.78, 1,385.68 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.78, 1,385.68 and 436.70 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.78 : 1,385.68 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.78/1,385.68 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.78x = 1,385.68 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.78x = 605,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,126.46/923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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