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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.89, 1,386.14 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.89, 1,386.14 and 376.54 is: 564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.89 : 1,386.14 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.89/1,386.14 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.89x = 1,386.14 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.89x = 521,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,937.16/923.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.93

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