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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.88, 1,386.12 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.88, 1,386.12 and 274.62 is: 412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.88 : 1,386.12 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.88/1,386.12 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.88x = 1,386.12 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.88x = 380,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,656.27/923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.02

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