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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.86, 1,385.52 and 600.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.86, 1,385.52 and 600.94 is: 901.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.86 : 1,385.52 = 600.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.86/1,385.52 = 600.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.86x = 1,385.52 × 600.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.86x = 832,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,614.39/923.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.23

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