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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.81, 1,385.72 and 900.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.81, 1,385.72 and 900.58 is: 1,350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.81 : 1,385.72 = 900.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.81/1,385.72 = 900.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.81x = 1,385.72 × 900.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.81x = 1,247,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,950.50/923.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.87

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