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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.84, 1,384.14 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.84, 1,384.14 and 662.48 is: 992.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.84 : 1,384.14 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.84/1,384.14 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.84x = 1,384.14 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.84x = 916,965.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,965.07/923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.56

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