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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.82, 1,385.73 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.82, 1,385.73 and 533.46 is: 800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.82 : 1,385.73 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.82/1,385.73 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.82x = 1,385.73 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.82x = 739,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,231.53/923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.19

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