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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.83, 1,385.75 and 274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.83, 1,385.75 and 274.57 is: 411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.83 : 1,385.75 = 274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.83/1,385.75 = 274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.83x = 1,385.75 × 274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.83x = 380,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,482.60/923.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.85

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