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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.85, 1,385.76 and 396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.85, 1,385.76 and 396.68 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.85 : 1,385.76 = 396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.85/1,385.76 = 396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.85x = 1,385.76 × 396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.85x = 549,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,696.35/923.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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