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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.87, 1,384.70 and 461.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.87, 1,384.70 and 461.77 is: 692.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.87 : 1,384.70 = 461.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.87/1,384.70 = 461.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.87x = 1,384.70 × 461.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.87x = 639,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,407.15/923.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.09

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