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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.84, 1,386.02 and 594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.84, 1,386.02 and 594.90 is: 892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.84 : 1,386.02 = 594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.84/1,386.02 = 594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.84x = 1,386.02 × 594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.84x = 824,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,543.30/923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.52

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