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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.91, 1,383.39 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.91, 1,383.39 and 533.58 is: 798.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.91 : 1,383.39 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.91/1,383.39 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.91x = 1,383.39 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.91x = 738,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,149.24/923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.94

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