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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.85, 1,384.71 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.85, 1,384.71 and 461.16 is: 691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.85 : 1,384.71 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.85/1,384.71 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.85x = 1,384.71 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.85x = 638,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,572.86/923.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.21

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