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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.86, 1,386.15 and 410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.86, 1,386.15 and 410.50 is: 615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.86 : 1,386.15 = 410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.86/1,386.15 = 410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.86x = 1,386.15 × 410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.86x = 569,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,014.58/923.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.91

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