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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.87, 1,385.81 and 375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.87, 1,385.81 and 375.91 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.87 : 1,385.81 = 375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.87/1,385.81 = 375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.87x = 1,385.81 × 375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.87x = 520,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,935.90/923.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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